Poplar Flat Campground
Open seasonally, typically late May through September depending on snow conditions. Road 4440 (Twisp River Road) is currently open but has several washouts not recommended for trailers or low clearance vehicles. First-come, first-served only; 14-day maximum stay.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
About
Poplar Flat Campground sits at 2,900 feet elevation in a pretty forested setting along the banks of the Twisp River in the Methow Valley. The campground provides a quiet base for exploring the area, with direct access to Twisp River Trail #440 for hiking, mountain biking, and day hikes. River and stream fishing opportunities are available nearby. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables at each site, and a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 12 people. A community kitchen area is also available. Sites accommodate 2 tents or 1 RV plus 1 tent, with a maximum of 2 vehicles per site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment is $20/night for a single site, with an additional $10/night for a second vehicle. On-site payment is available via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature where cell connectivity permits. Interagency Senior/Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on single sites.
Directions
From Twisp, turn west off State Highway 20 onto Twisp River Road (County Road #9114). Drive 12 miles as the road becomes Forest Road #44. Continue 5 miles as the paved road turns to gravel and becomes Forest Road #4440. Drive 4 more miles to Poplar Flat Campground. Total distance is 21 miles northwest of Twisp.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 996-4000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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