Halfway Springs

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/6 miles up Shady Pass Road 5900

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5,000 ft

Price

Free

Booking

First-Come

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Camping at Halfway Springs is free. No fees are required for using this site.
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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/6 miles up Shady Pass Road 5900

Halfway Springs

/6 miles up Shady Pass Road 5900

Driving directionsFrom Entiat, travel south on US-97A for 1.2 miles, then turn right (west) on Entiat River Road and continue for about 28.5 miles. Then turn right on Forest Road 5900 (Shady Pass Road) and go about 6 miles.
Road access is rated as challenging due to its suggestion that trailers are not recommended. Forest Road 5900 is unpaved and may have season-specific conditions. Additionally, the campground is described as being a rustic, dispersed camping area, which implies minimal maintenance.
Nearby places
Entiat (approximately 35.7 miles, including 6 miles on Forest Road 5900). Travel time varies depending on road conditions.
Nearby supplies
Supplies can be obtained in Entiat, which is approximately 35.7 miles from the campground. There are no services (like water or trash) available at the campground itself.

Best Time to Camp at Halfway Springs

Mother Nature rules supreme at Halfway Springs, painting each season with dramatic brushstrokes. Winter transforms this high-elevation retreat into a snow-draped wonderland, where weekly snowfall often tops 6 inches and creates a pristine landscape for the hardy few. As summer arrives, the mountain air turns crisp and clear, offering those perfect camping days when sunshine filters through the canopy and cool evenings demand a crackling campfire. The shoulder seasons bring their own magic—spring wildflowers pushing through melting snow and autumn's golden larches creating a photographer's paradise.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Hiking is primary activity; summer likely best for access and trail use.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Fall offers shoulder‑season hiking and quieter use, though not specifically described.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Spring conditions variable (snowmelt, muddy roads); no specific spring guidance provided.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

High elevation becomes snow‑draped; winter access and services likely limited or seasonal.

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    About Halfway Springs

    Escape the crowds and discover the untamed beauty of Halfway Springs, a hidden gem tucked deep within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This intimate dispersed camping area sits 6 miles along the winding Shady Pass Road, where the forest opens to reveal four secluded tent sites at 5,000 feet elevation. Here, you'll find no hookups, no facilities, and no distractions—just pure wilderness camping the way it was meant to be. The challenging access road and compact sites make this a tent-only destination, perfect for adventurers who measure luxury not in amenities, but in solitude and starlit skies.
    Halfway Springs caters to dispersed camping with minimal facilities.
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    Halfway Springs offers limited recreational activities focused primarily on hiking.
    HikingDay hikes are the primary recreational activity available at Halfway Springs.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsPotential hazards include lack of water, restrooms, and trash services. Wildlife may also be a concern, as the site is located in a remote forest area.
    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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    Last updated January 13, 2026
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