Meadows

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. Meadows is a National Forest campground near Mazama, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mazama, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Access road: Gravel

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

Slate Peak Lookout and the PCT: In the Harts Pass area, a common start for Pacific Crest Trail sections and Pasayten Wilderness hikes; a short hike leads to Slate Peak Lookout. Trailers are barred from Harts Pass Road 5400. (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.

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

Access road: Gravel
Elevation: 6,250 ft

48.7080, -120.6741 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

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

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Meadows?

No. Meadows 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 Meadows?

Camping at Meadows costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

Is there drinking water at Meadows?

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

When is Meadows open?

Meadows is open from July to September.

How long can you stay at Meadows?

The stay limit at Meadows is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Meadows?

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 Meadows. 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 Meadows?

Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Meadows

fishypedia.com · 26 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 26 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Mazama and campgrounds in Okanogan.

Sources

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

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

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