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Ponderosa

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $8 per vehicle. Ponderosa is a National Forest campground near Naches, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Naches, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Little Naches OHV area: A camp in the popular Little Naches OHV area, very popular with 4x4 groups for its trail access; room for 5 or 6 camps in non-designated spots. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $8 per vehicle

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

Elevation
2,786 ft

47.0197, -121.1256 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ponderosa?
No. Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa?
Camping at Ponderosa costs Single Site: $8 per vehicle.
Is there drinking water at Ponderosa?
No. Ponderosa has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Ponderosa?
The stay limit at Ponderosa is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Ponderosa?
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 Ponderosa. 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 Ponderosa?
Ponderosa is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ponderosa

fishypedia.com · 2.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Indian Flat Pond, whose mapped center point is 2.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Indian Flat Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Reservable Kaner Flat Campground Naches · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night First-come Crow Creek Naches · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night Reservable Kaner Flat Group Campground Naches · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Overnight Use: First-come Long Meadow Naches · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $8 per night per vehicle, paid through the Recreation.gov app

More campgrounds: camping near Naches and campgrounds in Kittitas.

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