U.S. Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Naches, WA

Hells Crossing Campground

Hells Crossing Campground is located along the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington's Cascade Range. Warm summer days and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities make the campground a perfect setting for individual and group camping excursions.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
Tent-only6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001StandardBack-in24GravelFull8 / 1Yes
002StandardBack-in40GravelFull8 / 1Yes
003StandardBack-in24GravelFull8 / 1Yes
004Tent onlyBack-in30GravelFull8 / 1Yes
005Tent onlyBack-in30GravelFull8 / 1Yes
006StandardBack-in18GravelFull8 / 1Yes
007Tent onlyBack-in18GravelFull8 / 1Yes
008Tent onlyBack-in18GravelFull8 / 1Yes
009StandardPull-through32GravelFull8 / 1Yes
010StandardBack-in40GravelFull8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesExtra Vehicle Fee $8.00

Hells Crossing Campground offers standard and tent-only sites. Picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are available; however, there are no electrical hookups. There are two sections in the campground, each with its own entrance; sites 1-10 are in the eastern section (just over the American River), while sites 11-18 are in the western section.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
BookingToll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639, TDD 877-833-6777); on-line at recreation.gov.
FeesHells’Crossing: $20.00 per night, extra Vehicle $9.00
RulesTrailers 20 ft. max.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hells Crossing Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.13 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.84 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.94 inches of precipitationApril: 3.42 inches of precipitationMay: 2.21 inches of precipitationJune: 1.77 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.71 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.87 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.88 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.93 inches of precipitationNovember: 7.77 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.37 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.0°F averageFebruary: 32.8°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 42.5°F averageMay: 50.0°F averageJune: 56.0°F averageJuly: 63.0°F averageAugust: 63.0°F averageSeptember: 56.2°F averageOctober: 45.6°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 30.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Easton, 20 miles from the campground at 2,170 feet, station USC00452384 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year.

Getting there

From Naches, take Highway 410 approximately 38 miles northwest to milepost 83.4.

Nearest townNaches, Washington
Coordinates46.9647° N, 121.2658° W · Directions ↗

Charges and 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 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.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    West Fork

    21 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    31 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained

  • Wildfire
    King

    35 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7.3 mi
RV sales & serviceOpenRoad RV ↗32.1 mi
Outdoor gearEVO ↗32.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Hells Crossing Campground Review

Worth a stop

Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave. Interpretive signs along the trail explain the geology, plants, animals and fire history of the area. Hikers may want to traverse a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Norse Peak Wilderness begins about 0.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

The Okanogan-Wenatchee is a unique National Forest, where high, glaciated alpine peaks tower along the Cascade Crest. Lush valleys of old-growth forest define its western boundary, and at its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. Visitors to the area can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer and plenty of snow in the winter.

Recreation

Hells Crossing Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. The American River, which can be accessed from within the campground, offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters. Whitewater enthusiasts may enjoy a rafting trip on the American or on one of many scenic rivers in the area.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hells Crossing Campground?

Sites at Hells Crossing Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639, TDD 877-833-6777); on-line at recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Hells Crossing Campground?

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hells Crossing Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Hells Crossing Campground?

Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Hells Crossing Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Hells Crossing Campground have?

18 sites, including 12 standard sites without power and 6 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hells Crossing Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Hells Crossing Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hells Crossing Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hells Crossing Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Trailers 20 ft.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Hells Crossing Campground?

Hells Crossing Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hells Crossing Campground?

Naches, Washington. Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District.

Source: Getting there

What if Hells Crossing Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Salmon Cove Group Site (0.6 mi), Pine Needle Group Site (2.6 mi), and Pleasant Valley Campground (3.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby