3.176 reviewsPrice
$5 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Site Temporarily Clo...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Site Temporarily Clo...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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South Creek Campground, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA
Hikers who want a quiet base for Twisp River Trail 440, South Creek Trail 401, or Scatter Creek Trail 427 will find this hard to beat. Mid-July through early September is the window, crowds are thin, and at $10/night it's one of the cheaper trailhead camps in the region. Pack wat
No potable water is a genuine logistics problem if you're not filtering from the creek. The site is also temporarily closed right now, so check Recreation.gov before making any plans around this place.
Reference information about South Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground is located near the confluence of South Creek and the Twisp River and gives access to several trailheads for day hikes. Enjoy bicycling and scenic drives. This campground gives access to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recreation/recarea/?recid=59475">Twisp River Trail 440</a> and also gives access to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recreation/recarea/?recid=59435">South Creek Trail 401</a> and nearby <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recreation/recarea/?recid=59415">Scatter Creek Trail 427</a>, which both go into the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness</p>
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Mid-July through early September offers the most reliable access, with daytime highs around 70-85°F and nights dropping to 40-50°F. Snow limits road and trail access outside this window. Weekends and holiday weeks see the heaviest use. Trailhead parking fills early. Mosquitoes and bugs are persistent enough that multiple reviews mention bringing repellent. Winter brings deep snow for those equipped to handle it.
Mid-July through early September gives most reliable access and pleasant temps (70–85°F days).
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South Creek Campground offers limited amenities, focusing on rustic experiences. Official sources note the availability of restrooms, picnic tables, and the absence of potable water and trash receptacles. Campers are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles by carrying out all waste.
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