About North Fork Entiat Trailhead
Provides access to: North Fork Entiat River Trail #1437
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North Fork Entiat Trailhead
Manson, Washington · Chelan County · Facility
Provides access to: North Fork Entiat River Trail #1437
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48.01109, -120.57217
Open in OpenStreetMapHow to Get There
From Wenatchee, WA, travel north on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 14.4 miles to Entiat, WA. Just after the bridge turn left onto Entiat River Road (County Road #19) and travel north 32.3 miles to Forest Road 5606. County Road #19 becomes Forest Road 51 at 27 miles. If your travel beyond North Fork Campground you have gone to far. On Forest Road 5606 travel north 3 miles to the end of road.From Chelan, WA, travel south on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 19.3 milesto Entiat, WA. Just before the bridge turn right onto Entiat River Road (County Road #19) and travel north 32.3 miles to Forest Road 5606. County Road #19 becomes Forest Road 51 at 27 miles. If your travel beyond North Fork Campground you have gone to far. On Forest Road 5606 travel north 3 miles to the end of road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to North Fork Entiat Trailhead
Heading to North Fork Entiat Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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