Ballard

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning Remote No Cell
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites4
Overnight Sites4

Location

48.6589, -120.5436

Description

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Directions

From Winthrop, drive 15 miles west on Highway 20. Turn right onto Lost River Road, drive 7.5 miles on pavement. Continue another 1.5 miles on gravel Forest Road 5400 to Ballard Campground on left side of road. 

Details

PhoneN/A
EmailN/A
ReservableYes

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