Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)

Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (WA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (WA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (WA)

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Available sites

14 total sites

About Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)

Cottonwood Campground is located along the Naches River in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. Craggy peaks, mountain meadows and old-growth forests provide visitors with unique landscapes within the Okanogan National Forest. Warm summer days and access to a multitude of recreational activities make it an ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 02, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 07, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 11, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 14, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 15, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 16, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (51)

What Guests Are Saying

Cottonwood Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly camp hosts and good access to the Naches River, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. While some sites are small and lack shade, the overall atmosphere is quiet, and the campground provides necessary amenities, including potable water and clean vault toilets. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, though some caution about noise from nearby roads and misleading site maps.

Review Summary

4.5
51 reviews
5
68.6%
35
4
17.6%
9
3
7.8%
4
2
2.0%
1
1
3.9%
2

Jake L

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

4

This site (11) was nice! Had pretty good shade. But no river access. We would have had to go through other campsites.

There was a good amount of space and right next to the bathrooms.
Bathrooms were clean as well! I would stay here again.

Jake L

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

4

Great camp hosts!

But be warned, there is no shade at this site. Check the weather and be prepared! On the plus side, there was amazing star gazing!

My only complaint is that there is no river access for sites not on the water.

(small store and restaurant nearby is great!)

Tom N

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

Clean campground!
Camp hosts went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay!

carlie d

Verified

August 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

Came to this campground for my birthday trip with my family who has been there in the past and this was our first time there, and I was super impressed. I LOVED the site that we reserved with the water access behind it. Only thing to point out is we have a 16 ft camper and it was a little tight with where the large rocks were located and the two trees straddling the entrance (no big deal though) . If you have a larger camper I would suggest sites 1-3 but the sites aren’t by water nor as much shade.The campground was super clean as well at the vault toilets. Hosts were kind and are doing a great job with the place. Was a nice surprise seeing garbage services there as well definitely wasn’t expecting that. We will definitely be going back expecislly with that specific site .

Kevin B

Verified

September 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

4

We spent 3 nights right after Labor Day and the whole campground was empty except for one other camper - so peaceful. We were at site 16 which had a trail that led directly to the river. There are only pit toilets and no showers but you can always bring your own portable solar shower. Very quiet.

Priscilla D

Verified

July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

Vault toilet well maintained. Camp fire allowed. The river is too fast to get into in this area but it was nice to sit in front of it and hear the water at night. No mosquitoes. Close enough to Mt.Reiner if other campsites are full.

Jakob S

Verified

August 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

The camp site was very nice. Great access to the river.

Kristen M

Verified

August 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

gorgeous campsite, convenient location!

Krista H

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

5

Lovely quiet campground off of 410. We stayed at site 16 which was private and had access to the river. Only downside was no shade during the day.

Randi T

Verified

October 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA COTTONWOOD

3

This is a small campground with pit toilet and potable water. Some of the sites are on the Naches river and are nice. It gets quite a bit of road noise and it is located next to a "gravel yard" with bright lights on all the time. We were the only ones in the campground even though several were marked reserved. We left a day early because of forest fire smoke that blew in over night. It was a decent place to camp overnight on a long journey. There was not notable trails from the campground.

Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)

Hwy 410, Naches, WA 98937 United States

Elevation: 693 ft

Getting There

From Naches, take Highway 410 northeast 22.5 mi to milepost 99.5.

Nearest town

Naches, WA - 22 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

Cottonwood Campground is accessible via State Route 410, which connects to Naches and extends northeast.

Nearby National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

White River Entrance

Approximate driving time: 52 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Off-road vehicle use is prohibited in the campground
  • 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. Extra vehicle fees are half the single site price.
  • 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 for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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Population: 1,059

Nearby city: Auburn, WA

Approx. 63 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,473 ft

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