Winthrop — Washington State
Winthrop
Campgrounds Map
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
Winthrop campgrounds range from fully developed Pearrygin Lake State Park — flush toilets, showers, RV hookups, and a swimming beach 2 miles from downtown — to quiet Forest Service sites across three 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 are first-come, first-served with vault toilets as their primary amenity.
For hikes on Highway 20, Lone Fir is closest to Maple Pass and Blue Lake; Klipchuck and Early Winters sit on the same corridor closer to town. Use the map below to compare every Winthrop campground.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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