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Willows Campground

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The campground is open for the 2026 season. Water hand pump is currently offline with repairs expected by mid-July; campers should bring their own water supply. No trash service this season; pack it in, pack it out.

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Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 8th, 7:36 PM — August 10th, 11:30 AM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 5th, 2:33 PM — August 12th, 5:00 AM

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — August 10th, 12:15 PM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

About

Willows Campground occupies a scenic spot along the Tieton River at 2,400 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground provides 16 sites including 15 standard nonelectric sites accommodating both tents and RVs, plus one tent-only site. Each site features a fire ring with grill and picnic table. Vault toilets serve the campground and drinking water is available via hand pump, though campers should verify current water system status before arrival. The campground is a prime base for exploring the area's recreational opportunities. The adjacent Tieton River offers excellent whitewater paddling, while nearby trails including Little Wildcat Trail, Ironstone Mountain Trail, and Grey Rock Trail provide hiking options. Fly fishing and cast fishing are popular on the river. The interior roads and parking spurs are hard-packed but unpaved, suitable for most vehicles but with a 35-foot maximum trailer length. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no trash service. Firewood is available for purchase at the camp host site. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov and sees heavy use during the season.

Directions

From Naches, WA, travel west on Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Turn left to stay on Highway 12 and continue 15.1 miles. Campground is on the left (south) side of the highway.