A Washington Discover Pass gets you into this dispersed area managed by WDFW within the Methow Wildlife Area Complex, where roughly a dozen pull-off spots line the forest road and a few additional sites sit at the upper end near Sullivan Pond. Four-wheel drive with good clearance is recommended. The road conditions come up in nearly every review, so lower-clearance vehicles should approach with caution.
Sullivan Pond itself can run low by midsummer. One visitor noted the water was nearly dried out during a July trip, so campers counting on a full pond should plan accordingly. Mosquitoes are active, particularly in early summer, and fire restrictions typically apply through the warmer months despite campfires being permitted in other seasons. Cell service is listed as available, which makes this a reasonable staging stop before heading deeper into the Cascades.
Crowd levels stay low. Only two other visitors were spotted during one mid-summer stay, and the area sits within open terrain with broad sightlines toward the surrounding hills. Roger H. describes it as "a dispersed area for open camping with plenty of room for tents or campers," which holds up across the other reviews as well. Pets are permitted, and alcohol is allowed. Campers who prefer developed facilities with a lake that reliably holds water may want to look at Pearrygin Lake State Park Campground to the south, or check places to camp around Winthrop for a broader range of setups.
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Map & DirectionsSullivan Pond Camp is located in Washington near Winthrop
Coordinates
48.51902273 N
120.144691 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 59 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 22 min from Seattle, WA
- 4 hrs 34 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 4 hrs 57 min from Bellingham, WA
