Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Early Winters Campground

This forested campground, along Early Winters Creek, is located near the confluence of Early Winters Creek and the Methow River. There are two trails nearby, within 4 miles of this campground: Cedar Creek Trail 476 and Driveway Butte Trail 481.

Title:	Early Winters Campground
Date:	07/20/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A picture of the Early Winters entrance sign.
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Title:	Early Winters Campground Site
Date:	07/20/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A typical campsite in the Early Winters Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Early Winters Campground View of Early Winters Creek

Title:	Early Winters Campground Early Winters Creek
Date:	07/20/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A view of Early Winters Creek from the Early Winters Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Early Winters Campground Early Winters Creek2

Title:	Early Winters Campground Early Winters Creek2
Date:	07/20/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	Early Winters Creek as viewed from Early Winters Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Early Winters Campground Early Winters Creek3

Title:	Early Winters Campground Early Winters Creek3
Date:	07/20/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	Early Winters Creek as viewed from Early Winters Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
Reservations:	First Come First Served
Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site,Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water
Fees:	$8/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle (2 vehicles per site maximum) 2 tents or 1 tent and 1 RV maximum per site
Open Season:	April
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	summer
Busiest Season:	summer
Restrictions:	Maximum stay limit is 14 days. Before fishing, check Washington State Fishing Regulations, as Early Winters Creek is closed to fishing.
Closest Towns:	Mazama, WA
Water:	See link above in Current Conditions for availability.
Restroom:	Vault Toilet Wheelchair Accessible
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Great views of Goat Wall. Town of Mazama nearby. Campsites on north and south sides of Highway 20. Maximum site length is 32 feet. Trash receptacles provided.

General Information

Accessibility:

Vault Toilet Wheelchair Accessible

Directions:

Located on North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20. Drive west from Winthrop on Highway 20 for 15 miles to Early Winters Campground. There are campsites on both the south side of the Highway 20 and on the north side of the Highway 20.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	12 single site(s)
Reservation Info	First Come First Served
Fire Information	Fire Rings
No. of Accessible sites	None

RV Camping

No. of Sites	12 single site(s)
Reservation Info	First Come First Served
Pavement Type for Parking	Native Material
Hookup - Water	No
Size Restrictions	24 ft. max.
Hookup - Sewer	No
Dump Stations	No
Fire Information	Fire Rings
Hookups - Electric	No
No. of Accessible sites	None

Amenities

Interpretive Site:	information bulletin board
Camping trailer:	Some sites length is 32 ft. max
Picnic tables:	at each site
Tent camping:	tent sites available
Toilets:	vault toilets
Fee charged for some activities:	Camping fee
Accessible:	accessible toilets
Drinking water:	On during summer months