Winthrop — Washington State
Winthrop
Campgrounds
From a full-amenity state park on Pearrygin Lake to first-come Forest Service sites along mountain creeks — campgrounds across three areas of the Methow Valley.
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Overview
Camping near Winthrop ranges from the fully developed Pearrygin Lake State Park — with flush toilets, showers, RV hookups, and a swimming beach 2 miles from downtown — to quiet Forest Service campgrounds across three distinct areas: the Highway 20 corridor west toward Washington Pass, the roads northwest of Mazama toward Harts Pass, and the Chewuch River drainage north of Winthrop. Most USFS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis with vault toilets as their primary amenity.
For campers planning hikes on Highway 20, Klipchuck, Early Winters, and Lone Fir Campgrounds sit within easy reach of Maple Pass, Blue Lake, and Cutthroat Lake trailheads. Use the map below to see where each campground sits in the valley.
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Campground Directory
Browse all 16 campgrounds near Winthrop. Use the map to see where each campground sits in the Methow Valley.
Pearrygin Lake State Park
Who Is This For?
The most fully developed campground in the Methow Valley — 83 sites on Pearrygin Lake with full RV hookups, flush toilets, showers, a boat ramp, and a swimming beach just 2 miles north of downtown Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: Reservable
- Hookups: Full
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water, Showers
Klipchuck Campground
Who Is This For?
46 first-come sites on Early Winters Creek, 19 miles west of Winthrop — close to Maple Pass, Blue Lake, and Driveway Butte trailheads.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
Early Winters Campground
Who Is This For?
12 first-come sites in Mazama split across two loops on Highway 20 — north loop along Early Winters Creek, south loop handles RVs. Near the Mazama Store and Maple Pass trailheads.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
Lone Fir Campground
Who Is This For?
First-come campground at 3,600 feet on Highway 20, about 30 miles west of Winthrop — last stop before Diablo Lake. No drinking water; Lone Fir Loop Trail from camp.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Meadows Campground
Who Is This For?
Forest Service campground on the road to Harts Pass, northwest of Mazama in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Falls Creek Campground
Who Is This For?
Small campground on the Chewuch River, 15 miles north of Winthrop via Chewuch Road. Falls Creek Falls is a quarter mile across the road; no drinking water or trash service.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Flat Campground
Who Is This For?
Small campground on paved FR 5130, about 12 miles north of Winthrop. Partially shaded forest sites, vault toilet, no drinking water.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Buck Lake Campground
Who Is This For?
Quiet forested campground near stocked Buck Lake, about 10 miles north of Winthrop. No water or garbage service; boat launch nearby on FR 5130-140.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Nice Campground
Who Is This For?
Small Forest Service campground in the Chewuch River drainage, north of Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Chewuch Campground
Who Is This For?
Small Forest Service campground on the Chewuch River, north of Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Ruffed Grouse Campground
Who Is This For?
Small Forest Service campground in the Chewuch River drainage, northwest of Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Honeymoon Campground
Who Is This For?
Small Forest Service campground in the upper Chewuch River drainage, northwest of Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Camp Four Campground
Who Is This For?
Small Forest Service campground in the upper Chewuch River drainage north of Winthrop.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Harts Pass Campground
Who Is This For?
Forested campground in the Harts Pass area near the Pacific Crest Trail — a common base for PCT hikers, Pasayten Wilderness access, and a short hike to Slate Peak Lookout. Great views and alpine meadows.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
Ballard Campground
Who Is This For?
A small Forest Service campground along the Methow River northwest of Mazama — first-come sites, vault toilet, and riverside setting in a ponderosa pine forest.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
River Bend Campground
Who Is This For?
A small Forest Service campground on the Methow River northwest of Mazama — first-come sites in a forested riverside setting with vault toilet and easy water access.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
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Campground Comparison
Compare all Winthrop-area campgrounds side by side to find the right fit for your trip.
| Name | Reservations | RV-Friendly | Amenities | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Buck Lake Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Camp Four Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Remote |
| Chewuch Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Early Winters Campground | First-come | Yes | Toilets, Drinking water | Close to Mazama |
| Falls Creek Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Flat Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Harts Pass Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Remote |
| Honeymoon Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Remote |
| Klipchuck Campground | First-come | Yes | Toilets, Drinking water | Mid-distance |
| Lone Fir Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Remote |
| Meadows Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Remote |
| Nice Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Pearrygin Lake State Park | Reservable | Yes | Toilets, Drinking water, Showers | Close to Winthrop |
| River Bend Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
| Ruffed Grouse Campground | First-come | No | Toilets | Mid-distance |
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