Harts Pass Campground

Great views. Alpine meadows. This forested campground is located in the Harts Pass Area, near the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

No trailers allowed on Forest Road 5400 to Harts Pass (very narrow road).

This campground is a common base for hikers embarking on sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs through the campground, or for launching a hike into the Pasayten Wilderness via a number of trails, or enjoying the meadows and views around the campground. Short hike to Slate Peak Lookout is nearby.

Reservations

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

General Information

Typically accessible July - September

Road numbers 5400 and 5400-700 are closed to trailers June 1 - December 31.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.7206

Longitude: -120.6699

Elevation

6,200 feet

Directions

From Winthrop, 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 into Harts Pass Campground (across from Guard Station).

Harts Pass Road 5400 is a narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in places. Yield to trucks. Trailers not allowed on Harts Pass #5400 Road or on Chancellor Road 5400-700 from June 1 to December 31 except snowmobile trailers are allowed November 1 to December 31 to Cache Creek parking area.