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Atkinson Flat

Its 11 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $22 per night. Atkinson Flat is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

A campsite with picnic table and fire ring on the valley floor at Atkinson FlatThe fee-area board and self-service pay station at Atkinson Flat CampgroundThe accessible vault toilet at Atkinson Flat Campground
A campsite with picnic table and fire ring on the valley floor at Atkinson FlatThe fee-area board and self-service pay station at Atkinson Flat CampgroundThe accessible vault toilet at Atkinson Flat Campground1 / 3

A campsite with picnic table and fire ring on the valley floor at Atkinson Flat. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved

Atkinson Flat sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $22 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
11
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Elevation
2,533 ft

48.0025, -120.8187 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season: the Little Giant Fire closure and a washout on Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Atkinson Flat?
No. Atkinson Flat 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 Atkinson Flat?
Camping at Atkinson Flat costs Single Site: $22 per night.
How many campsites does Atkinson Flat have?
Atkinson Flat has 11 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Atkinson Flat?
No. Atkinson Flat has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Atkinson Flat open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season: the Little Giant Fire closure and a washout on Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200).
How long can you stay at Atkinson Flat?
The stay limit at Atkinson Flat is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Atkinson Flat?
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 Atkinson Flat. 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 Atkinson Flat?
Atkinson Flat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Atkinson Flat

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Atkinson Flat, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Nineteen Mile Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $22 per night First-come Schaefer Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night First-come Rock Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $22 per night First-come Riverbend Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $22 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Leavenworth and campgrounds in Chelan.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $22 per night
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