Typical of most Forest Service campgrounds I've been to, sites are generous; the vehicle parking area is well paved, and the site is in great condition. I found the pavement to be mostly level requiring only a minimal amount of adjustment to get the rig in level. However there are no hookups, so you are dry camping the whole time. Pit/vault toilets at the campground are reasonably modern, and they are maintained as there is a camp host on location... but they are still vault toilets. Fire rings here are very impressive, they are large neo-angle devices and have a substantial pot rack that swings into place over the fire. You can build a very large fire in these rings (which aren't actually ring shaped anyway). The last few years burn bans to prevent wildfires often are in place by mid-summer, so don't be surprised if you can't really have a fire once you get to your site. There is a water tap near the entry to the campground. The wellhead for this outlet is nearby and electrically operated. Just turn a valve and you have water. The water spigot is non-threaded, so you will not be able to easily hook up a hose to fill up your RV fresh tank. Obviously designed for filling up water containers and jerry cans. There are a number of pull-thru sites, however the arc of the pull thru is pretty significant, so be aware that you might find a "generous" pull thru to be a very tight turn requiring a great deal of care. We were in site 2, and while the driveway is listed as 89 ft long, unless you bend in the middle, it might be a tight fit for anything over 35 ft in length. We were able to easily park our 35ft motorhome and a friend's car on the pad with some space to spare. There is no RV dump station on site. There are few, if any other camping providers on the 410 that provide public dump access, so be prepared to pack it out and drive a while to find a dump station. There is no cell service at all along most of hwy 410 including all of the Forest Service campground along the corridor. If you want to get away from it all, this is one of the best places I've found. While a number of camp sites, including #2 are close to highway 410, by late evening traffic is minimal. You are more likely to hear the nearby American River than road noise as you fall asleep. This is a really nice campground. You really do get away from it all and the surrounding nature is spectacular. It is also a good jumping off point for visiting Mt. Rainier.
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Lodgepole Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. With the scenic waters of the American River running alongside the site, and access to pristine wilderness, scenic highways and a multitude of recreational activities nearby, the campground offers an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lodgepole Campground offers several standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are available, however there are no electrical hookups.
The stunning beauty of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest attracts visitors from throughout the country, with its high, glaciated alpine peaks towering 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 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 clear skies and plenty of snow in the winter. Nearby Goat Rocks Wilderness is an exciting adventure for those wanting to traverse higher elevations. Peaks within the area are remnants of an extinct volcano, taking the name "Goat Rocks," in honor of the numerous mountain goats traversing this isolated region. Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in this area at an elevation of 8,184 feet.
Lodgepole Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds provide an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. The American River, adjacent to the campground, supports a variety of trout including rainbow, brook, and cutthroat. The river also offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters. Whitewater enthusiasts enjoy rafting on the American or one of the many other rivers in the area.