A bumpy access road leads to this small Forest Service campground along the river, where one pull-through site accommodates RVs up to 35 feet. The remaining sites work better for smaller rigs and tents. River views provide a focal point from several camping spots.
Campers can access drinking water and use picnic tables at each site, with campfires and pets both permitted. The rough road conditions mentioned by visitors make this spot less suitable for low-clearance vehicles. River Bend Campground sits nearby for those wanting easier access.
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Location
Public CampgroundOkanogan National Forest Ballard Campground is located in Washington
Directions
On Forest Service Road 5400, 22 miles Northwest of Winthrop
Coordinates
48.65479472 N
120.54930767 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/29/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/29/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 21 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 34 min from Seattle, WA
- 4 hrs 55 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 5 hrs 19 min from Bellingham, WA










