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Meadows Campground
Great views. Alpine meadows. Access to Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This campground is located in the Hart's Pass Area. No trailers allowed on Forest Road 5400 (very narrow road). Guard station at Hart's Pass.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | First Come First Serve |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | $10/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle (2 vehicles per site maximum). |
| Open Season: | July |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | August |
| Busiest Season: | August |
| Restrictions: | Trailers are prohibited on Hart's Pass Road #5400, road is very, very narrow in some places. |
| Closest Towns: | 14 miles to Mazama, WA |
| Water: | No water available. Bring water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet Wheelchair Accessible |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District (509) 996-4000 |
General Information
Directions:From Winthrop, Washington drive west on Highway 20 for 15 miles, turn right onto Lost River Road 9140 for 7.5 miles. Paved road turns into gravel forest service Hart's Pass Road 5400. Follow gravel road for 13 miles then turn left onto forest road #5400-500,and drive one mile turn left into Meadows Campground. Hart's Pass Road 5400 is a narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in places. Yield to trucks. Trailers not allowed on Hart's Pass #5400 Road or on Chancelor Road 5400-700 from June 1st to December 31 except snowmobile trailers are allowed November 1 to December 31.
General Notes:
No trash receptacles provided.
Activities
Campground Camping
The Meadows Campground was completely destroyed by the Needles Wildfire in 2003 and was subsequently rebuilt. A person can see the effects of this fire that ravaged the campground.
| No. of Sites | 14 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
| Fire Information | Fire Rings |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Northwest Forest Pass not required at trailheads in Hart's Pass area.
Backpacking
Northwest Forest Pass not required at trailheads in Hart's Pass area.
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | Table at each campsite |
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| Tent camping: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Campground fee |