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Windy Point Campground is situated in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Cascade Range in Washington and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
In addition to being a prime location for hiking fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer and early fall, Windy Point offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling during the winter months.
Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails near the campground and in the surrounding areas. Designated Wilderness provides thousands of pristine acres of incredible landscapes to enjoy in solitude or with a small group.
Whitewater paddling on the Tieton River, near Windy Point Campground, is also a popular activity.
Windy Point Campground offers sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping.
Drinking water, picnic tables, and vault toilets are also available in the campground.
Stretching north to south from the Canadian border to the Goat Rocks Wilderness, the Okanogan-Wenatchee is a stunning and diverse National Forest. High, glaciated alpine peaks tower along the Cascade Crest and lush valleys of old growth forest define its western boundary. A rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region at its eastern edge. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet.
Visitors to the area can expect many days of clear, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow.
This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.
A historic highlight of the area is Jumpoff Lookout, the last remaining lookout in the Naches Ranger District.
Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Hiking is popular for visitors to the campground. Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Keenan Meadows Trail and the Grey Rock Trail are all favorites in the area.
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.
From Naches, Washington, take Route 12 west for 4.4 miles to the intersection with State Route 410. Turn left at the intersection, staying on Route 12. Travel 8 miles to campground on the left.
Small and cozy. Pit toilets, but there is one tap with drinking water. As the name says, it's windy, so be ready to tie down a taller tent. Riverside sites are especially nice.
Camp hosts were awesome and knowledgeable. Well taken care of sites . Bathrooms. Table.. fire ring
Windy Point Campground near the river is a nice site.
I was interested in the nice geology rock formation on the other side of Highway 12 that I decided to take photos of.
I have provided my photos for you.
I used my Nikon P900 cool pix camera.
A few good trails in the Windy Point Campground.
Windy Point Campground next to Tieton River and good parking spaces.
The restroom is o.k. Parking is good.
This is my favorite campground on the Tieton River. With great water accessible sites and clean facilities, this campground has remained at the top of my list for over 25 years and counting. The views of the night sky from the campground are spectacular, and the ridge right above the campground (Forest Service Pass/Discovery Pass required to access) has even better views! (see photos taken from a phone) The river is incredibly fun to take a softshell kayak or raft or tube down during the summer months, though be prepared for some cold water as the river level rises close to Labor Day. I'd recommend a wetsuit for skinnier folks. The camp hosts here are so awesome, and they're also very friendly! The best campsites are down on the river, and reservations are available for them. Overall, I definitely recommend a visit.
Beautiful spot! I enjoyed the time with my family here. The only reason I rated it at 4 stars is because the camp ground supervisor seems to live on the campground and he came over to tell us we weren't allowed to use a candle (for mosquitoes) even though the website explicitly says they're allowed. Other than that it was a good time.
