Willows Campground

Overview

Willows Campground sits on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains at the southern end of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in Washington and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and mountain biking in summer and early fall, Willows Campground offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months.

Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails near the campground and in the surrounding areas. Designated Wilderness provides thousands of pristine acres of incredible landscapes to enjoy in solitude or with a small group.

Whitewater paddling on the Tieton River, adjacent to Willows Campground, is also a popular activity.

Facilities

Willows Campground offers sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping.

Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available.

Natural Features

Encompassing more than 4 million acres and stretching north to south from the Canadian border to the Goat Rocks Wilderness, the Okanogan-Wenatchee is a stunning and diverse National Forest.

High, glaciated alpine peaks tower along the Cascade Crest and lush valleys of old growth forest define its western boundary. At its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet.

Visitors to the area can expect many days of clear, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow.

Nearby Attractions

A historic highlight of the area is the last remaining lookout in the Naches Ranger District, Jumpoff Lookout.

Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 16 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 16 sites
  • Picnic table: all 16 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 16 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Naches, Washington, take Route 12 west 4.4 miles to the intersection with State Route 410. Turn left at the intersection, staying on Route 12. Travel 15 miles to campground on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Brocke W
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Many of the sites are out in the open, but 14 is private and shaded. It was perfect for just me and my dog. Close to the highway, but you can still hear the river. The campground was quiet around this time of year, and the proximity to the river was perfect for relief from the heat. There is a great spot wading spot in the river surrounded by rocks, great for pups and kiddos. It is right next to another campsite, but it was unoccupied at the time. Overall this campground is worth it if its quiet, but would likely feel cramped if busy.
Kylee S
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed 4 months ago
The first day we were there, our dog was attacked by the dog from the campsite next to us. Our second day, a couple from a campsite on the opposite end of the campground, came walking through out direct site multiple times with there dog. Ignored everything we said to them when kindly telling them this was our site. They later returned, setting up chair directly on our site and path to the river making it unuseable for us. Extremely disappoint with our experience at this campground, and the inconsiderance of the other campers. Will not be back
Robert L
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Love this campground. Camp here all the time.
Deborah F
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed a year ago
Very nice campground, lots of trees. The pit toilet actually smelled good.
Elizabeth J
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed a year ago
Site #7 was so small and close to the next site, we decided to move campsites. While it was better over at site #13, more privacy and space, the proximity to the road made it too noisy at night and in the morning. We left early and stayed at a hotel for our second night.
Susannah S
Loop:Area Willows
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Lovely little campground, with some riverfront spots. Some freeway noise, but it gets drowned out the closer you are to the river. Not many bugs when we were there mid-June. Best of all, the pit-toilet restroom was spotless and not smelly at all! Cleanest restroom I've ever seen at one of these campgrounds. Well done!
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Peak season

May 14, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027

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Peak season

May 14, 2028 – Sep 18, 2028

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