Harts Pass

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night, and it is open from July to September. Harts Pass is a National Forest campground near Mazama, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mazama, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Access road: Gravel

Harts Pass sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Pasayten Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Pacific Crest Trail: The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail runs through the campground; trails lead into the Pasayten Wilderness and a short hike reaches Slate Peak Lookout. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Access road: Gravel
Elevation: 6,250 ft

48.7206, -120.6699 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Harts Pass is open from July to September , at 6,250 ft.

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the campground as closed for the 2026 Ptarmigan Fire.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Harts Pass?

No. Harts Pass 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 Harts Pass?

Camping at Harts Pass costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

Is there drinking water at Harts Pass?

No. Harts Pass has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Harts Pass open?

As of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the campground as closed for the 2026 Ptarmigan Fire. Normally, it is open from July to September.

Is there cell service at Harts Pass?

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 Harts Pass. 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 Harts Pass?

Harts Pass is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Harts Pass

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (season, water, accessRoad, fee, closure, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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