Pine Flats Group Campground

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ENTIAT RANGER STATION, 2108 ENTIAT WAY, PO BOX 476
ENTIAT, WA 98822

Overview

Pine Flats group site is located next to the Mad River within the Pine Flats Campground, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, on the Entiat Ranger District. Visitors have easy access to the Mad River trailhead which connects to several multiple-use trails. The campground contains two vault toilets, garbage service, and a hand pump for potable water.

Recreation

The campground offers great access to trail opportunities for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and motorcyclists. The Lower Mad River Trailhead is located within the campground. The Mad River trail is 14-miles long and leads to the upper Mad River meadows area. Spring time wildflower viewing is a popular activity while hiking up the trail.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site, that is reservation only, and six first-come, first-served single sites. Each site contains a picnic table and campfire ring. Two vault toilets, garbage service, and a hand pump with potable water are provided during the main summer season. If the trash cans are full, please pack out any extra trash produced greater than what the cans can accommodate.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Mad River, at an elevation of 1,621 feet. Ponderosa pines tower over the area, which also contains several open meadows that are great for wildflower viewing during the spring bloom season. The surrounding forest provides excellent habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Visitors may catch glimpses of mule deer, bald eagles, and a variety of woodpeckers and owls.

Nearby Attractions

The Mad River Trail provides 14 miles of hiking, biking, horseback, and motorcycle riding access to some of the most beautiful alpine settings the area has to offer. The campground sits close to hundreds of miles of multiple use trails that are easily accessible from nearby trailheads. Entiat National Fish Hatchery is at mile marker six on the Entiat River Road and welcomes visitors in the summer. Tyee lookout is just up the road and offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding valley.  

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 25 ft
  • Largest party: 40 people

Directions

From Wenatchee, travel north on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 14.4 miles to Entiat. Just after the bridge turn left onto Entiat River Road (County Road #19) and travel north 9.5 miles to the community of Ardenvoir. Go beyond the general store and turn left on Mad River Road / Forest Road 5700 and travel 4 miles to Pine Flats Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Emmanuel A
Loop:Area Pine Flats
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
I had the group campground reserved. When we arrived, there were tents set up in our area. Not one person in site we could talk to and explain the mix up. We waited a few hours and still no one showed up. I tried getting a hold of the ranger station on the phone but they were closed. The other camp sites are first-come first-serve so maybe the people that took out spot were confused. We were forced to leave. Worst experience I’ve had since we had 6 cars full.
Richard H
Loop:Area Pine Flats
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
The Pine Flats Group Site has no trees around it - those pictured have been cut down. As a result, there is no shade in the areas where one would camp. There is also no level ground in the group site; everything is sloped. It is also covered in thick, unmaintained grass so the open ground is actually somewhat limited. The first-come/first-serve sites at Pine Flats are actually nicer than the group site. The well water is brown/cloudy, so plan on filtering it if you need drinking water. Parking would hold approximately 10 vehicles. A camper trailer would not be recommended due to the size of the site and the grade - you would be unable to level your trailer here. The FC/FS sites do accommodate trailers and there are a few nice locations closer to the Mad River trailhead. Pros: giant picnic table and 3 benches/fire ring are great. The vault toilet was in excellent condition and well stocked. The garbage bins also were excellent and well maintained. Access to the river is easy, just 1/4 mile up the road at the Mad River Trailhead. Also, the campground is far enough from the road that there is no concern with trail traffic or dust. In short - the Pine Flats FC/FS sites are a lot nicer than the group site. Be prepared for high heat in the summer, mosquitos, and rattlesnakes. All in all, not bad - but if the trees pictured at this site had not all been cut down it would be a lot nicer place to be.
Lauren W
Loop:Area Pine Flats
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
This group site does not accommodate the amount of people it says. Maybe 10 people max, not 60. There is little to no shade and no way to access the river either. It is quite underwhelming. The individual sites were pretty nice.
Mohammad Aref R
Loop:Area Pine Flats
Site:
Reviewed 5 years ago
it was good but no water
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