Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — Harts Pass Campground
Harts Pass Campground sits at the end of one of the gnarliest paved-to-dirt drives in the North Cascades — a narrow shelf road with cliff exposure that’ll have your passenger gripping the door handle. The camp itself is small, no-frills, and dead serious about elevation. Five sites, vault toilet, no water. You’re at the trailhead for the PCT and a short drive from Slate Peak Lookout, so expect foot traffic during peak season but rarely a mob scene given the approach road’s natural filter.
Access via Forest Road 5400 out of Mazama — the final miles are single-lane with exposure and not suitable for trailers or wide rigs. Snow can close the road into July and again by October. No reservations. Cell service is nonexistent. Self-contained water is mandatory.
Highest drive-in camp in Washington.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Harts Pass Road, Washington Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 6200 ft |
| Nearest town | Mazama, WA |
| Miles from pavement | 19 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 5 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | July-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |