Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Beaver Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2007
UPDATE DATE: 3/5/2018
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wauconda
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wauconda, WA, take State Rt. 20 west 3.1 miles to Bonaparte
Rec Area sign. Turn right at sign and go 8.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 32 and go 3.2 miles to
campground on left.
Note: Last 11.7 miles is a wide single-lane paved road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,700 ft.
The campground, located at the east end of Beaver Lake, is a
single loop. Most sites are tucked in among mixed conifers
including Douglas fir and Tamarack. Although within walking
distance of Beaver Lake, none of the sites are on the lake's shore
or have a view of water. A dense understory of wild roses and
shrubs provide good privacy. Located next to the "Beaver Lake
Fishery," the campground has good trout fishing opportunities.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 31
NOTE: 3/5/2018 - Campground closed due to
hazard trees. Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Nearby Beaver Lake is 20 acres, electric motor-only and within walking distance. Boat
ramp is located just outside campground and off County Rt. 9480.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blackpine Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twisp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Twisp, WA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Twisp Rd (Twisp
River Rec Area Sign), take Twisp Rd east 10.7 miles to W.
Buttermilk Cr Rd/Black Pine Lake signs. Turn left at sign onto W.
Buttermilk Cr Rd and go 0.2 miles to a Y intersection. Bear left
onto E. Buttermilk Cr Rd 0.5 miles to another intersection and
Black Pine Lake sign. Turn right at sign and go 6.5 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: Last 6.5 miles are gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,100 ft.
The campground, on the north shore of Blackpine Lake, has three
unnamed sections. Two sections are above the lake, providing
some sites with views of the lake and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth
Wilderness. The third section is a small tent-only section near
the lake's shore. A pleasant mix of conifers, including Jeffrey
pine and Douglas fir, provide ample shade to the campsites. This
scenic campground, next to a good canoeing lake, is a pleasantly
tranquil place to stay.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open weekend before Memorial Day through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Blackpine Lake is 20 acres.
HIKING
Blackpine Lakeshore Trail (paved - foot and wheelchair
friendly) - 0.25 miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bonaparte Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wauconda
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Wauconda, WA take State Rt. 20 west 3.1 miles to Bonaparte
Rec Area sign. Turn right at sign and go 5.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,500 ft.
The campground has two unnamed loops. Both loops are on the
shores of Bonaparte Lake and some sites are on the water's edge.
The smaller loop, left of fee board, has only a vault while the
larger loop, right of fee board, has flush and vault toilets. A
limited understory provides little privacy. A pleasant mix of
conifers including Tamarack and Douglas fir provides ample shade.
The tent sites are walk-in.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 14 through October 16 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' x 45'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel and a few are paved. Grey water
disposal sites are scattered around the campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Bonaparte Lake is 80 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors. Informal mooring of boats is possible along the shoreline.
HIKING
Pipsissewa Trail #383 (foot and horse) - 1 mile
Bonaparte Mountain Trail #306 (foot) - 4.5 miles
FISHING
Kokanee Salmon, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Brook and Rainbow trout
The campground has a fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chewuch
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Winthrop
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Winthrop, WA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 with Pearrygin
Lake State Park sign (no street sign), follow sign to state park.
Continue straight, passing the state park and go 15 miles
to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,300 ft.
The campground has two sections, one for recreation vehicles and
one for tent campers, on the west bank of Chewuch River. A young
stand of Jeffrey pine provide some shade. The spacious tent
sites are closest to the river with sites 6 and 8 enjoying a
little sandy beach. Although the river is too fast for swimming,
tubing may be possible. Wildflowers and grass provide minimal
understory and with no middlestory, privacy is dependent on good
separation between campsites. A nice little campground that
appears to have not yet been discovered.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and all are about same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Crawfish Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Riverside
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Riverside, WA, at the intersection of Main St., State St. and
Tunk Valley Rd, take Tunk Valley Rd east 0.2 miles to a "T"
intersection. Turn left onto Tunk Cr Rd and Go 19.7 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt 100 (single lane) and go
0.4 miles to campground on right.
Note: The last 4.8 miles are dirt with washboards.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,500 ft.
This pack it in, pack it out campground stretches along the east
shore of Crawfish Lake. Mature Tamarack, Ponderosa pine, Douglas
fir and other conifers provide ample shade. Aspen and other
deciduous trees suggest pleasant fall colors. Campers must share
lake with private residents. Campsites are rustic but
attractive; many enjoy views of the lake and a few have wooden
benches.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' x 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are uneven and composed of sand and rocks. The
interior road is narrow and rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Crawfish Lake is 80 acres and electric motor-only
HIKING - No
FISHING
Eastern Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Early Winters
VISIT DATE: 06/28/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Winthrop
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Winthrop, WA take State Rt. 20 west 14.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right or left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
The campground, next to Early Winters Creek, has two sections
separated by State Rt. 20 (North Cascade Scenic Highway). The
section on the north side of the highway has a few longer parking
aprons and is closer to the highway. Campsites on the south side
are a little shorter. With no under or middlestory, privacy
between sites is minimal.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are sandy and there are grey water disposal sites
on both sides of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Jack's trail (foot, mountain bike, and horse) - 3.4 miles
River Run trail (foot) - 2.4 miles
The community of Winthrop developed and maintains a network
of trail accessed from the campground.
FISHING
Trout (catch and release)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Flat
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Carlton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Winthrop, WA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Pearrygin
Lake State Park sign (no street sign provided), follow signs to state
park. Continue straight, passing the state park and go 9.1 miles
to Buck Lake sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 5130 and go
1.8 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,600 ft.
This pack it in, pack it out campground has two unnamed sections
in a stand of Jeffrey pine. The lower section stretches along Eight
Mile Creek in two spurs and is not suitable for travel trailers or
motorhomes over 30 feet. This section has no understory so
privacy is minimal. The upper section parallels Forest Rt. 5130
and features long, spacious, sunny parking aprons surrounded by
grass and wildflowers, offering poor privacy between sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12 X 55
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. RVs are permitted in upper section only.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Foggy Dew
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Carlton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Carlton, WA, take State Rt. 153 south 3.3 miles to Gold Creek
sign. Turn right at sign onto Gold Cr Loop Rd and go 1.5 miles
to "Foggy G.S." sign. Turn right at sign and go 1 mile to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 4340 and go 4 miles
to another campground sign. Turn left at sign, crossing North
Fork Gold Creek, and then left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
The campground has two section on both sides of entrance.
Campsites on the left stretch between Foggy Dew Creek and Gold
Creek with a few sites on each creek's bank. The sound of
rushing water can be heard throughout campground. Sites in
the left section can accommodate small recreation vehicles and
tents. Campsite parking aprons in the right section are better
suited to recreation vehicles. However, this section is further
from the creeks and the sites are more open. Ponderosa pine,
along with Douglas fir and a few Aspen, offer shade to most sites.
A thick understory and generous separation between sites,
especially in the left section, provide excellent privacy. The right
section lacks these features and has poor privacy. Little is left
of the campground's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) origin
except for a small sitting pavilion at the entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15 X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and irregular in shape.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kerr
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conconully
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Conconully, WA take Main St north 3.5 miles to campground on
left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,100 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and stretches along the
North Fork Salmon Creek with sites among cottonwoods and maple as
well as Tamarack, Douglas fir and other conifers. This rustic
campground has a developed dispersed feel and appearance. Sites
to the north (right) of entrance accommodate larger RVs. A grass
and shrub understory provide fair to good privacy between sites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' x 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rock and irregular in shape.
There are a couple of gray water disposal sites in the
campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Wading in North Fork Salmon Creek may be possible.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Eastern Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Klipchuck
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Winthrop
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Winthrop, WA, take State Rt. 20 west 17.2 miles to "Campground"
sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 300 and go 1.2 miles to
the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
The campground is composed of three unnamed loops in a stand of
mature conifers including Douglas fir, Jeffrey pine and hemlocks.
The parking aprons in loop to the right, after fee board, are
shortest and have lots of shade. The parking aprons to the left are
spacious and closest to Early Winters Creek. Bird watching
throughout the campground is outstanding and noteworthy. There
are lots of hiking trails all along the North Cascade Scenic Highway
(State Rt 20) and this campground would be a good base camp, as
well as a nice overnight stop. Abundant new growth gives
campground a thick under and middlestory and provides fair to good
privacy between sites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques. In
addition, deer in the campground can be aggressive; keep pets
under control at all times.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 44
Total Sites: 44
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 44
No. Grilles on Sites: 44
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 40'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 20
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded spigot is at host site.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Driveway Butte trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
Early Winters Creek trail (foot and mountain bike) 4 miles
Creekside loop trail (foot) - 0.25 mile
FISHING
Trout (catch and release)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Beth
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wauconda
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wauconda, WA, take State Rt. 20 west 3.1 miles to Bonaparte
Rec Area sign. Turn right at sign and go 8.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 32 and go 3.2 miles to a "T"
intersection. Turn left at intersection and go 1.1 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: Last 12.7 miles are on a wide single-lane paved road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,800 ft.
The campground has three unnamed loops between Lake Beth and
Beaver Lake and has a "developed dispersed" feel and appearance.
Wild roses and other shrubs provide a dense understory but it is
the separation between sites that provides campsites with good
privacy. The understory might make pitching a tent a challenge.
A mix of conifers, including Douglas fir, provide shade. None of
the sites are next to lake or have a view of water.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 27 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' x 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt and all about the same
size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Beth is 20 acres and Beaver Lake is 20 acres. There is a
boat ramp on each lake.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lone Fir
VISIT DATE: 06/28/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Winthrop
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Winthrop, WA, take State Rt. 20 west 24 miles to "Campground"
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,600 ft.
The campground is 27 miles from the North Cascades Hwy. (State Rt.
20) entrance into North Cascades National Park.
The campground is a single loop between State Rt. 20 (North
Cascade Scenic Highway) and Early Winters Creek. The loop
begins in a grove of dense conifers, such as spruce, hemlock,
and fir, and winds around to an open area where the sites are
in full sun. There are lots of hiking trails along the highway and
this campground would be a good base camp for exploring trails
this side of the North Cascade National Park or as an overnight
stop. Abundant new growth gives campground a thick under
and middlestory providing fair to good privacy between sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 31 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5 days
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Lone Fir Loop Interpretive trail (foot) - 2 miles
(paved first 0.4 miles)
FISHING
Trout (catch and release)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lost Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wauconda
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wauconda, WA, take State Rt. 20 west 3.1 miles to Bonaparte
Rec Area sign. Turn right at sign and go 8.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear left onto Forest Rt. 33 and go 5.2 miles to an
intersection and Lost Lake sign. Turn left and go 0.4 miles to
campground on right.
NOTE: Last 14 miles are paved, wide single-lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,800 ft.
The campground is a single loop in a grove of grand old Tamarack
(Western Larch) trees on Lost Lake. Separation between trees and a
grass understory give the campground an open airy feel but little
privacy. About half the sites are doubles making this campground
good for large families or small groups. An eagle and loons can be
seen at Lost Lake. None of the campsites are on the Lake but a few
have views of water. The 5 Lakes Recreation Cabin, the campground's
water spigots, and adjoining Youth Camp's structures were built in 1941
by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). For your information - there
are only four lakes today, the fifth dried up years ago.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 17 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' x 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lost Lake is 50 acres with a grass swim beach. Power boats
are limited to electric motors.
HIKING
Big Tree Trail #311 (foot) - 2.5 miles
Strawberry Mountain Trail #309 (foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Eastern Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Loup Loup
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twisp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Twisp, WA, take State Rt. 20 east 1.3 miles to an
intersection. Turn left, staying on Rt. 20, and go 10.6 miles to
"USFS Rd 42/Campground" sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt.
42 and go 0.5 miles to an intersection. Turn right, staying on
Rt. 42, and go 0.5 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,100 ft.
The campground, next to Loup Loup Pass, has two sections on two
levels. One section is at "street level" and has spacious sites
for car, tent, and recreational vehicle (RV) campers. Some
sites in this section are on a small grassy meadow and very
sunny. The other section is lower and below the "street level."
This section is for tents and pick-up trucks with slide-in
campers. Small and compact, this section feels miles away from
the upper section. Campsites in both sections are tucked into a
stand of mixed conifers, which include Tamarack, Douglas fir, and
Engelmann spruce, and enjoy a grass understory. Convenient to Rt
20, this campground is far enough away from the passing traffic
to offer a delightfully peaceful forest stay.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 48'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded spigot is located at host site.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oriole
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonasket
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conconully
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Conconully, WA, take Main St. north 1.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left onto Forest Rt. 025 (dirt) and go 0.3 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, has two sections in a stand of
Ponderosa pine and Engelmann spruce. One section, left (south) of the
fee board, is a dead end with no turn around. The tent sites in this section
are on the North Fork Salmon Creek. The other section is above the creek
with sites tucked in among towering trees. Abundant wild roses offer good
privacy between campsites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 27 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' x 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and all about the same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Eastern Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Poplar Flat
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twisp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Twisp, WA, at the intersection of Sate Rt. 20 and Twisp Rd (Twisp
River Rec Area sign), take Twisp Rd. west 18 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 4440 (gravel) and go 2
miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,000 ft.
The campground has two unnamed loops beside Twisp River in a
stand of Douglas fir and Jeffrey pine which provide ample shade
to most campsites. The sounds of the river can be heard throughout
the campground. Campsites are close together and have little understory
so privacy is minimal.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Twisp River Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twisp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Twisp, WA, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and Twisp Rd (Twisp
River Rec Area sign), take Twisp Rd. west 18 miles to a "Y"
intersection (Twisp R Horse Camp sign). Bear left onto Forest Rt.
4435 and go 0.2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on
Rt. 4435 and go 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign
and go 0.2 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 4435 is gravel, single-lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,100 ft.
This pack it in, pack it out campground was developed by the
Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemen and is open to only stock
campers. The campground is located in the shadow of Lake Chelan-
Sawtooth Wilderness' towering mountains and near the Twisp
River. Sites are tucked in under a pleasant mixture of conifers
including Jeffrey pine and Douglas fir. Wooden troughs or
"feeders" are provided at most sites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Only stock water is available.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
South Creek trail #401 (foot and horse) - 0.5 miles
Trail provides access to the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
FISHING
Trout (catch and release)
CAMPGROUND NAME: War Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Methow Valley
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twisp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Twisp, WA, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and Twisp Rd (Twisp
River Rec Area sign), take Twisp Rd west 14.2 miles to campground
on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,500 ft.
This pack it in, pack it out campground has two sections. One
section stretches along the seasonal War Creek and has long
parking aprons that are well-suited to recreational vehicles. The
sounds of Twisp River can be heard in the distance. There are a
few sites in a small grassy meadow. Mature Douglas fir provide
ample shade to most campsites. The other other section is small and
just off the roadway. It is best suited for silde-ins as well as tent
campers. A thick middle and understory in both sections provide
good privacy between some sites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10 X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
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