Entiat / Campgrounds
Pine Flats Campground
Forested Forest Service campground on the Entiat River, 25 miles into the valley, with vault toilets, potable water, and the Lower Mad River Trailhead at the doorstep.
All Campgrounds →beExploring / Entiat
Overview
Pine Flats Campground sits along the Entiat River approximately 25 miles north of Entiat, at an elevation of about 1,600 feet in a mix of ponderosa pines and Douglas firs. The campground has 6 individual first-come, first-served sites and one reservable group site, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water are available during core season (late April through October).
The Lower Mad River Trailhead is at the campground entrance, giving hikers and mountain bikers direct access to the 15-mile Mad River Trail — known for outstanding spring wildflowers and fall foliage. Trailers up to 28 feet are allowed at both the individual and group sites, making this a practical mid-valley base for exploring deeper into the Entiat backcountry.
Fit Snapshot
A quick read on who this campground suits — and where it falls short — so you can decide in under a minute.
At a glance
Key factsFit indicators
Out of 10beExploring / Lake Chelan
Campground Photos
beExploring / Entiat
Activities
Hiking
The Lower Mad River Trailhead is in the Pine Flats Campground and provides access to the Lower Mad River Trail, a 15-mile trail along the Mad River replete with springtime wildflowers and fall foliage. The popular Silver Falls trail is 23 miles away, and there are numerous other trails located nearby in the Entiat Valley.
Entiat Hikes →Mountain Biking
The Lower Mad River Trail, which starts at the campground, is open to mountain bikes. The Tyee Ridge and Bill Ridge Trails are 15 miles past the campground along Tyee Ridge Road, and other mountain bike trails are accessible from various points along the Entiat River Road.
Motorbikes
Almost all the trails in the Entiat Valley are open to motorbikes, with Devil's Backbone offering challenging terrain and views of Lake Chelan, while the Tommy Trail is known for its difficulty.
Horseback Riding
The Lower Mad River Trail is open to horses and trailers up to 28 feet are allowed. There is a hitching post near the trailhead.
beExploring / Entiat
Things to Know
Sites are first-come, first-served. Arrive by Friday afternoon in summer to secure one — they fill quickly on summer weekends.
The group site near the entrance is reservable at recreation.gov. The 6 individual sites are first-come only.
Trailers up to 28 feet are allowed at both individual and group sites.
Potable water is available during core months (late April through October). Confirm availability with the Forest Service in shoulder season.
The Lower Mad River Trailhead is at the campground entrance. You can start hiking or biking directly from your campsite.
beExploring / Lake Chelan
Compare Nearby Campgrounds
Five closest campgrounds to Pine Flats Campground.
| Name | Tent | RV | Reservations | River Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entiat City Park | Yes | Yes | Reservable | Yes |
| Fox Creek Campground | Yes | Yes | First-come | Yes |
| Lake Creek Campground | Yes | Yes | Mixed | Yes |
| Silver Falls Campground | Yes | Yes | First-come | Yes |
| North Fork Campground | Yes | No | First-come | Yes |
beExploring / Lake Chelan
