Hells Crossing Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
Single site fees include 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Any additional vehicles are subject to an extra vehicle fee on-site, space permitting.
- Off-road vehicle use prohibited in the campground
- This campground is not recommended for RV campers due to its tight turns and the close proximity of trees to the roads. Please use caution.
- Click here for more information about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Water is available in this location via a handpump and/or water spigot. Please DO NOT attach your RV hoses to the water systems we provide. These are made available to you to fill your water jugs/buckets and take back to your site to use. If you need to fill your RV water tanks, please fill your tank before you come to the campground. Thank you!
Firewood is available at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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.
Precipitation varies greatly thoughout the area, ranging from approximately 140 inches along the Cascade Crest to only 10 inches along the eastern edge. Visitors to the area can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer and plenty of snow in the winter.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Changes & 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
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. 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.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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Hwy 410 NACHES WA 98937
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Naches, take Highway 410 approximately 38 miles northwest to milepost 83.4.
Available Campsites
- Site 016, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA HELLS CROSSING, Type Standard Nonelectric
