4.0715 reviewsPrice
$8 - $20/night
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16 campsites
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Price
$8 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Twisp River Rd, Twisp, Washington
Tent campers who want a quiet weekday base for fishing and hiking will get solid value here. Sites 10 and 11 get the best river positioning, and at $20/night with potable water and bear lockers, it punches above its price. Faye onsite keeps things running.
Privacy matters? The two loops pack sites close with almost no understory between them, and you'll hear your neighbors as clearly as the river. No showers, no cell signal, and supplies are 21 miles back in Twisp, so pack everything before you turn off the highway.
Reference information about Poplar Flat Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Forested campground with a community kitchen, access to Twisp River Trail, and other trailheads nearby. Good Group campground and a picnic area for up to 12 people. Wildlife viewing opportunities. <br /> </p>
The elevation is 3,000 ft. The campground has two unnamed loops beside the Twisp River in a stand of Douglas fir and Jeffery pines which provide ample shade to most sites. The sounds of the river can be heard throughout the campground. Campsites are close together and have little understory so privacy is minimal. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open weekend before Memorial Day through October 31
The parking aprons are gravel.
In Twisp, WA, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and Twisp Rd (Twisp River Rec Area sign), take Twisp Rd. west 18 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 4440 (gravel) and go 2 miles to campground on left.
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Summer is best. July and August bring daytime highs in the 70s-80s, nights cooling into the 40s-50s. The river's accessible, trails are dry, and the pine shade cuts the heat. Holiday weekends see crowds, but weekdays stay quiet. Spring and fall bring rain back to the forecast. Winter closes things down with snow and below-freezing temps.
Summer is best: 70s-80s days, dry trails, river access; peak season draws many visitors.
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Poplar Flat Campground offers a variety of amenities, although they are primarily basic and cater to a rustic camping experience. There are restrooms available, potable water is provided via six water spigots, and picnic tables are present at all 16 campsites. Vault toilets are also available, and the campground is wheelchair-friendly in this regard. While the campground is described as being close to the Twisp River, there are no shower facilities or access to modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, cell phone service, or a dump station. Fire rings are present at each site.
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