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Ballard Campground

Apr–Oct
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  • At 2,518 ft
  • Methow Valley Ranger DistrictOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Ballard Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Methow Valley Ranger District of Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It sits in the Methow Valley, and the nearest town is Mazama, about 7 miles away. The site has vault toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. That makes it a simple base for an overnight trip in the Methow Valley, with no running water or more developed amenities. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mazama show July and August highs around 84°F with lows in the mid-50s, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Robinson Creek Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and the climbing areas at Nugget Wall and Recess Wall are each about 0.6 miles off. River Bend Campground is 0.7 miles away for a second camping option.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Ballard Campground

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 16°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 19°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      7 wet

    5. May

      68° / 41°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 48°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 55°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 53°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 44°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 25°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 16°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazama, WA, 6.7 mi away at 2,141 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.