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Riders Camp

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $5 per night, and it is open from Early June to Late October. Riders Camp is a National Forest campground near Ellensburg, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ellensburg, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Riders Camp sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,197 ft

47.0291, -120.9356 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Riders Camp is open from Early June to Late October , at 4,197 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Forest Service EDW record: closed due to hazardous trees that threaten public safety.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Riders Camp?
No. Riders Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Riders Camp?
Camping at Riders Camp costs Single Site: $5 per night.
Is there drinking water at Riders Camp?
No. Riders Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Riders Camp open?
As of 2026-09-29: Forest Service EDW record: closed due to hazardous trees that threaten public safety. Normally, it is open from Early June to Late October.
How long can you stay at Riders Camp?
The stay limit at Riders Camp is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Riders Camp?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Riders Camp. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Riders Camp?
Riders Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Riders Camp

fishypedia.com · 6.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Milk Pond, whose mapped center point is 6.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Milk Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $5 per night
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