Price
$14 - $22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
21 campsites
Season
Early June - Late Oc...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$14 - $22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
21 campsites
Season
Early June - Late Oc...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Paddlers and trout anglers who arrive Monday or Tuesday, claim a lakeside site before the weekend crowd does, and pack all their water in. Clear, calm water makes Cooper Lake ideal for kayaks and canoes, and cool summer nights in the 40s keep things comfortable without a full kit
The trail running directly through many sites means hikers passing a few feet from your tent all day. Add vault toilets reviewers describe as neglected, zero potable water on site, and no quiet-hours enforcement, and weekend visits especially will wear on campers who came for sol
Reference information about Owhi Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This walk-in campground on Cooper Lake offers 22 tent-only sites. Elevation 2800'</p><p><br /><a href=" https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd762986.jpg"><img alt="Bear Warning" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd762985.png" style="width: 511px; height: 139px;" /> </a></p><p>[Click image for information]</p>
<p>These sites are tent-only.</p>
The elevation is 2,800 ft. This pretty walk-in tent-only campground stretches along the east shore of Cooper Lake. The campsites are shaded by towering Douglas fir and other conifers. Vine maple and various shrubs offer fair to good privacy. Many sites have a view and all are within an easy walk of the Lake. Parking is above campsites in three level areas carved out of the hillside. It can be a steep hike into some sites. Cooper Lake is an attractive canoeing lake. This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
Open May 15 through September 25
Cooper Lake is 160 acres. Hiking: Cooper Lake Trail # 1311 (foot & horse) - 1 mile Fishing: Rainbow and Cutthroat trout Wenatchee National Forest 253
Cooper Lake is 160 acres.
In Cle Elum, WA, at intersection of Oakes Ave and First St. (State Rt. 903), take Oakes Ave/State Rt 903 north one block to stop sign. Turn left onto State Rt. 903 North and go 17.6 miles to Cooper Lake sign. Turn left and go 4.6 miles to an intersection. Turn right onto Forest Rt. 4616 (gravel) and go 0.8 miles to campground on left.
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The May-to-September season offers daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s and cool nights in the 40s to 50s. July and August bring the warmest, most reliable weather for lake activities and hiking, but also the heaviest weekend crowds. Late summer visits in September provide quieter conditions before the seasonal closure. Early mornings can be chilly and misty, so layers are necessary even in peak summer.
July–Aug warmest and best for boating/hiking, though sites get crowded on weekends.
Owhi Campground is a walk-in, tent-only campground situated on the picturesque east shore of Cooper Lake. The campground is nestled at an elevation of 2,800 feet, surrounded by towering Douglas firs and other conifers. It is known for its basic amenities and natural charm. Campers must be prepared for a rustic experience as the campground does not offer potable water or flush toilets. Parking is provided above the campsites in three level areas carved into the hillside, and campers must walk down to their sites.
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