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Driveway Butte Trailhead

Forested trailhead, near the entrance to Klipchuck Campground gives access to Driveway Butte Trail #481.

General Information

Typically accessible May - October.

Recreation passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Payment options: Recreation Pass or Scan & Pay*

*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to Scan & Pay on-site, even without service.

Two flags on a flagpole flap in the wind in front of the Methow Valley Ranger District office in Winthrop, Washington.

Address: 24 West Chewuch Road Winthrop, WA 98862
Phone: (509) 996-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.598265

Longitude: -120.512706

Elevation

3,000 feet

Directions

From Winthrop, travel west on Highway 20 for about 18 miles. Then turn right onto Forest Road 300 and follow for about 0.6 miles, to trailhead on right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Hitching rail and horse loading ramp available.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 12, 2026