Ballard Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.6589, -120.5436
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This forested campground is located near the West Fork Methow River and gives access to nearby hiking trails: Robinson Creek Trail 478 and Monument Creek Trail 484 entering the Pasayten Wilderness and the West Fork Methow Trail 480. Also a good base for scenic drives or hiking at Hart's Pass or climbing in the Lost River area.
From the USFS.
Is Ballard Campground free?
No. Ballard Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Ballard Campground?
From Winthrop, drive 15 miles west on Highway 20, turn right onto Lost River Road, drive 7.5 miles on pavement and continue another 1.5 miles on gravel forest road 5400 to Ballard Campground on the left side of road.
What are the rules at Ballard Campground?
Trailers 28 feet max. Maximum stay limit is 14 days.
Nearby
- River Bend Campground0.7 mi
- Klipchuck Campground4.5 mi
- Early Winters Campground6.2 mi
- Lone Fir Campground6.6 mi
- Meadows Campground6.9 mi
- Harts Pass Campground7.2 mi
- Honeymoon Campground13.0 mi
- Ruffed Grouse Campground13.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
