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River campers who want cold-water wading and fishing with almost no neighbors. Summer is the window, 65-80°F days with quiet forest nights, but arrive Friday morning on weekends or plan to turn around.
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Price
$22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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48.0195, -120.8280
River campers who want cold-water wading and fishing with almost no neighbors. Summer is the window, 65-80°F days with quiet forest nights, but arrive Friday morning on weekends or plan to turn around.
The last 10 miles of Chiwawa River Road are rough gravel and dirt, so low-clearance cars and big rigs are out. No reservations, no cell signal, and only 4 sites means this fills and there's no backup plan.
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Nineteen Mile Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. It is situated along the Chiwawa River, 22 miles from Lake Wenatchee, and offers river access. The campground has 4 single sites available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors must physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site, with payment possible via QR code scan using the Recreation.gov mobile app. The final 10 mile section of Chiwawa River road to the campground is very rough gravel and dirt, and may not be suitable for low clearance vehicles. An extra vehicle fee of $10.00 per night applies.
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Official information for Nineteen Mile Campground from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Located along the Chiwawa River, 22 miles from Lake Wenatchee, this campground offers river access.
4 Single Sites, First Come First Serve
Campsite dimensions are as follows:
Site #1 - 40' x 12'
Site #2 - 32' x 12'
Site #3 - 30' x 12'
Site #4 - 30' x 12'
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the clearest, warmest weather and the best access to the Chiwawa River — expect daytime highs roughly 65–80°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s. River wading, fishing, and easy access to riverside campsites are at their peak, with low avalanche risk and fully open forest roads. Weekends can be moderately busy because sites are first-come, first-served, so arrive early to claim a riverside spot; cell/service for Recreation.gov payments can be spotty. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February
Overview: 'Summer is the clear winner' with 65–80°F days, roads open and river accessible.
Located along the Chiwawa River with direct river access. The site consists of 4 single, first-come-first-served campsites; payment on arrival is required and Scan & Pay via the Recreation.gov mobile app may be available. Contact phone: (661) 702-1420.
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