Atkinson Flats
This campground is located along the Chiwawa River, 20 miles from Fish Lake. There are a total of 11 campsites along the floor of a large glacial carved valley.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
More like this: first-come in Washington · tent only in Washington
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Site: $20 / night. Extra vehicle: $7 / night |
This campground is located along the Chiwawa River, 20 miles from Fish Lake. There are a total of 7 campsites along the floor of a large glacial carved valley. Campsite dimensions are as follows: Site #1 - 50' x 14' Site #2 - 40' x 10' Site #3 - 35' x 12' Site #4 - 40' x 14' Site #5 - 100' x 12' Site #6 - 45' x 12' Site #7 - 50' x 14'
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Fees | Site: $20 / night. Extra vehicle: $7 / night |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.0025° N, 120.8190° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLittle Giant
2 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireSisi
24 mi from the campground · 4,615 acres · 34% contained
- WildfireKing
42 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
- WildfireThree Queens
46 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Marine/Outdoor Supplies ↗ | 13.7 mi |
| Dump station | Trailer Dump Area ↗ | 13.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Omar RV ↗ | 42.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 2.5 miEstes Butte Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.6 miChikamin Tie Orv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miLittle Giant ↗6.8 mi trail
- 1.7 miEstes Butte ↗5.6 mi trail
- 1.7 miOld Gib ↗6.1 mi trail
- 2.7 miRock Creek ↗18.2 mi trail
- 2.7 miRock Creek Tie2.5 mi trail
- 2.8 miSchaefer Lake4.1 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miLittle Giant Trailhead ↗Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- 2.5 miEstes Butte Trailhead ↗Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- 2.7 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Glacier Peak Wilderness, which overlaps Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
- inGlacier Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 566,161 acres
- inMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,025,595 acres
- inOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lake Wenatchee Residence No. 1200Building · Leavenworth · 11.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Atkinson Flats?
No. Atkinson Flats is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Atkinson Flats?
Site: $20 / night. Extra vehicle: $7 / night
Source: Forest Service
Is Atkinson Flats open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Atkinson Flats have?
7 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Atkinson Flats?
Atkinson Flats is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Atkinson Flats is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nineteenmile Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Chiwawa Horse Camp (2.4 mi, first-come), and Rock Creek Campground (2.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby