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Willows Campground

Willows Campground, near Naches, Washington, is a laid-back spot that offers a nice escape right alongside the Tieton River. With spacious sites, many campers enjoy the soothing sounds of rushing water, making it a great place for a chill camping experience.

The campground features clean vault toilets and easy access to drinking water, which visitors appreciate. Campers have mentioned the friendly camp hosts who make you feel welcome, and the fire pits are perfect for gathering around after a day of exploring. One happy camper noted, “We really liked this site for our low key low stress car camping trip.”

For those who love the outdoors, the river provides opportunities for fishing and relaxing by the water. While some sites are close together, others offer a bit more privacy, especially those further from the highway. Just keep in mind that the sound of traffic from Highway 12 can be noticeable at times.

If you're looking for a simple, no-frills camping experience with a beautiful river view, Willows Campground is worth checking out. Whether you're setting up a tent or parking your RV, this spot has a friendly vibe that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy nature.

Description

National Forest

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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.

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.

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Location

Willows Campground is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

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.

Address

Highway 12
Naches, WA 98610

Coordinates

46.6725 N
121.0391667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022

Chill little campground in a beautiful river

We got Site 13. HUGE. Big huge site with no direct neighbors that backs up to the Tieton river, which is accessible from the site. Super nice to hear rushing water 24/7 at camp. Sites were clean, vault toilet bathroom was clean as can be. The camp hosts came and said hello, very friendly people. We set up camp around the fire pit but spent most of our time sitting on the riverbanks and watching the clear, cold water rush by. We really liked this site for our low key low stress car camping trip. More serious campers probably won’t be interested in this campsite, but casual camping city slickers like my group had a good time here.

SiteSite 13
Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed May. 23, 2021

River views and a private beach

A ginormous site right on the Tieton River (seriously, you could fit like 4 tents on this site). Two walkdowns directly from your site to the river, giving you a (very small) private “beach.” Vault toilet was clean; water tap and trash station on the campground. The river is loud and drowns out the traffic from US-12 well. We camp here every year.

Site06
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020

Campground Alongside HWY 12

This campground is right next to HWY 12, therefore you hear loud road traffic at all hours of the day.  The spots are pretty open and some are pretty close together so little to no privacy.  I was in site 4 which had a lovely view of one of the pit toilets, but if you put your back to the bathroom it did have a nice view of the trees. Not my favorite camp spot, but in a pinch it worked.

Site4
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Ashley B., October 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Ashley B., October 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Ashley B., October 30, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 24, 2020

Right on the river.

2020 prices in the photo. Clean camp with multiple water points. There's 4 or 5 spots large enough for an RV away from the river. Several flat tent camping spots along the river.

We found the location a little noisy because HWY12 run along the north side of the park.

  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Eric H., June 24, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2019

Nice forest service camp

This campground is right on the river. The sites were level and plenty of room to spread out. There are pit toilets and a were clean with plenty of tp. It is recommended to reserve on busy holiday weekends.

  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Chad K., August 4, 2019
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Chad K., August 4, 2019
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Chad K., August 4, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 7, 2019

Nice, small, quiet

It is like you'd expect from a national Forest campground. Has 2 pit toilets. One was closed. The other had plenty of tp and was fairly clean. The handle was broken though so it didn't lock properly. There was a note on the door to knock. It is next to the river and a short drive to Rimrock lake. Great fishing and boating at the lake. The river was muddy when I was there but I heard that is not normal and was caused by flash rains or snow melt (different people had different theories.) There is no running water, but there is a water well pump (manual pump) that gives clean drinking water. You can buy firewood up the road a little ways when there is no fire ban. You aren't allowed to bring your own firewood because they want to prevent the transfer of invasive species. Buy it where you burn it.

  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Tyler D., June 7, 2019
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Tyler D., June 7, 2019
  • Review photo of Willows Campground by Tyler D., June 7, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Willows Campground?

    Willows Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Willows Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Willows Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Willows Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Willows Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Willows Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Willows Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Willows Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Willows Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Willows Campground?

    There are 16 campsites at Willows Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts