Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234016
When Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA) reopens
Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 135 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 59 open for online reservation · 24 reserved · 5 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 47 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 15 monitored sites, 14 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
56.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 59 of 135 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online56.3%
Open site-nights59 / 135
Reserved (of online inventory)24 / 83
Weekday openings30
Weekend openings14
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 30 fall on weekdays and 14 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 44 open site-nights on mapped sites; 59 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 59 of 135 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 06 | 5 |
| 07 | 5 |
| 08 | 5 |
| 09 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
44 open site-nights across 11 sites at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 06.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 36 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 22 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 07 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 08 | 22 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 09 | 22 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 11 | 22 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 13 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 12 | 21 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 01 | 16 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 03 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 15 | 19 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 16 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 22, Sep 26 |
About Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)
Overview
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.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy whitewater rafting on the nearby American River or splashing around in Naches River, which can be accessed from the campground.
Cottonwood Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to fish, swim, hike and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. Numerous hiking trails can be accessed near the campground and in the surrounding area. Nearby American Ridge Trail, open to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders, extends over 26 miles from Bumping River to the notable Pacific Crest Trail.
Facilities
Cottonwood Campground offers standard sites and tent-only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are available; however, electric hookups are not available.
Natural Features
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's high, glaciated alpine peaks tower 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.
The Naches River, adjacent to Cottonwood Campground, is a tributary of the Yakima River in central Washington. In its upper reaches, the Naches River flows through rugged terrain and areas of pristine wilderness.
The river was used by Native Americans and settlers throughout history. It has served as a natural corridor between the east and west sides of the Cascades via Naches Pass.
Nearby Attractions
Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave. Interpretive signs along the trail explain the geology, plants, animals and fire history of the area.
In the fall, thousands of people come to experience whitewater rafting on both the Tieton and American Rivers.
15 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups11 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Naches, take Highway 410 northeast 22.5 miles to milepost 99.5.
Hwy 410, Naches, WA 98937541-338-7869
CampingFishingHikingWater Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234016 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234016 · Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA) · Naches WA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)?
Reservations for Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA) are made through Recreation.gov. 59 of 135 tracked site-nights are currently open (43.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA) in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 06. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA) fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 11 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 36 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)?
September 2026, with 59 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 135.
When is the next open date at Cottonwood Campground - Naches River (WA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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