Kaner Flat Campground

KANER FLAT CAMPGROUND

Part of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Overview

Kaner Flat Campground, located in the Little Naches Drainage, is a 49 unit campground that has 25 reservable sites between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. After mid-September all sites are available on a first come-first serve basis. Features include an RV loop with long pull through parking, flush toilets, potable water, and an on-site Forest Service Host.

Facilities

The campground has 25 reservable sites available between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. After, mid-September all sites are available on a first come-first serve basis. Features include an RV loop with long pull through parking, flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, campfire rings, trash collection and an on-site Forest Service Host.

Natural Features

The Little Naches River area is surrounded by a predominately ponderosa pine forest. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet. Precipitation varies greatly throughout the area, ranging from approximately 140 inches along the Cascade Crest to only 10 inches along the eastern edge. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow. The area supports wildlife such as deer, squirrels, native fish, black bear and migratory birds.

Recreation

This campground is a popular base camp location for hunting, fishing, and OHV riders. There are a plethora of trails for dirt bikes, jeeps, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding near this campground.

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. Visitors will also enjoy traversing the Chinook Scenic Byway, considered one of Washington's premier driving excursions. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, old-growth forests, alpine peaks, jagged ridges and river canyons dominate this 92-mile journey. In addition to trails open to multiple uses within 10 miles of the campground, there are also opportunities for gold panning, hunting, and fishing.

Important Notices

  • Camp site fees include 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional vehicles are subject to an extra vehicle fee, space permitting. Extra vehicle fees are $5/per vehicle and must be paid ON-SITE by cash or check.  

  • First come, first served sites are available at this site.  

  • Kaner Flat Campground and Kaner Flat Group Site are located across the street from one another. Kaner Flat Group Reservation site is intended for large groups seeking a private camping experience (closed to the public). Kaner Flat Campground is busy and open to the public.
  • Single site maximum number of people is listed as 8, however this is only a suggestion to improve visitor experience and is only enforced if an issue arises such as disturbing other visitors.
  • Six double sites accommodate 16 people. These sites are only available on a first-come first-serve basis and cost $18/night
  • 2 night minimum on weekends, 3 night minimum on holidays, 14 night max reservation

Available Activities

  • Birding - Birding

Directions

<p>From Naches, WA travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 24.2 miles. Turn north (right) on Little Naches Road / Forest Road 19 and follow for 2.5 miles. The site is on the left side of the road, parallel to the river. </p><p>From Enumclaw, WA depart SR 164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ½ mile turn left onto SR 410/Roosevelt Ave. Follow SR 410 approximately 76 miles east to the intersection with Little Naches Road/Forest Road 19. Turn north on FR 19 and follow for 2.5 miles.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 509-653-1401

10237 US HWY 12
Naches, WA 98937

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