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Poplar Flat Campground

Apr–Oct
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  • At 2,971 ft
  • Methow Valley Ranger DistrictOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Poplar Flat Campground sits on the banks of the Twisp River in the Methow Valley Ranger District of Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the campsite is set in forest along the river, with a picnic shelter and area within the grounds. The site works well for groups, and the picnic area can accommodate up to 12 people. It's also a base for getting on foot, with access to the Twisp River Trail and other trailheads nearby. Wildlife viewing is among the draws. 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 only four to five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the upper 20s and frequent rain. Vault toilets are the only listed amenity, and a fee is charged. The Twisp River is about a mile away for canoeing, and Reynolds Creek Trail and Scatter Creek Trail are both within about a mile and a half. South Creek Campground is roughly 1.9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Poplar Flat 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, 12.8 mi away at 2,141 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.