| Facilities: Okanogan National Forest provides over 40 public campgrounds. These campground range from primitive to fully developed. Many of them provide restrooms and drinking water. Some campground may have pull through campsites. Also available in the forest are many picnic and day use areas. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Okanogan National Forest. Reservations may be accepted or required for campgrounds and other recreation sites within the forest. Best Time To Visit: Okanogan National Forest is open year round. Called the Sunny Okanogan, summers are hot and dry while the winters are famous for clear skies and plenty of snow. Winter provides opportunities for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sledding. Sno-Parks are located throughout the forest offering access to both alpine and cross-country ski areas. Fees: Parking, camping, and/or entrance fees may be charged at some of the recreation sites within Okanogan National Forest. Accessibility: Several of the campgrounds within the forest provide access for the physically challenged. There are also barrier free trails for individuals with disabilities to experience the great outdoors of the national forest. Rules: Check the local fishing, hunting, and fire regulations. Do not leave campfires unattended. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation sites. Directions: The Okanogan National Forest is located in north-central Washington and extends from the Canadian boundary south to the Methow-Chalan Divide. There is over a million acres of land within the forest. | 
