Good campgrouy
Really nice location next to the river and creek. Trailer spaces are pull thru and back up. Some camps are in the tree pockets and some are in open areas . We enjoyed the quiet there. Camp hosts we nice.
Site10
Month of VisitSeptember
First time here but we will be back
This was a last-minute reservation in August and I am quite sure that we just got lucky and grab a reservation that had just been cancelled. All sites look nice but we probably get one of the nicest, just next to the river(#46). Many options of hikes are available close to the campground but we opted for a nice bike ride to Roslyn and back.
Site46
Month of VisitAugust
One Day camp w/ Chihuahua
Although finding a suitable spot took a few minutes, all the spots looked terrific and had great spacing from other spots. Restrooms were in order and worked great, and the creek next to some sites was a treat to visit. My lil pup Jalapeño and I enjoyed the trip and hope to come back soon!!
Site81
Month of VisitAugust
Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights and it was breathtaking. Stayed on a river site.
Site36
Month of VisitSeptember
Great rustic campground
I had wanted to visit this campground for years and it was worth it. The feel of this campground is very different than those just down the road towards Cle Elum. Much closer to an alpine feel than the lower pine forests. It’s a very peaceful campground with a lot of large private sites and also sites along the river. In fact the river runs down two sides of the campground.
It is a more primitive campground. There are only pit toilets and water that must be hand pumped. There is also a picnic area for day use.
We arrived here Wednesday evening and found a site pretty easily (we had no reservation). There were sites available until Friday mid-day.
Activities include hiking, biking, playing in the river and visits to Roslyn.
The good:
- well maintained
- paved roads and driveways
- a lot of sites on the river and access for those not
- large private sites
- double sites
- a lot of nearby activities
The bad:
- nothing comes to mind
The OK:
- decent smelling pit toilets
- limited potable water (all hand pumps and only 1 or 2 were working during our visit)
Site21
Month of VisitAugust
Peaceful and Quiet
Great campground! The sites were really well spaced out and felt quite private. Close to lots of of great hikes as well.
Great access for snowmobiling
We rented a snowmobile for our family of 4 and had a beautiful sunny day in the snow. We stayed in our truck and camper in the parking lot after all the snowmobile rigs left. No facilities but secluded and scenic.
Siteno sites marked
Month of VisitMarch
Large, busy NFS campground
Summer weekends are packed and if you don't have a reservation and want to stay for the weekend you'll need to arrive Wednesday morning. They have a few sites that are walk in and they definitely aren't as choice, waterfront sites, but it was close enough. We came in with a hybrid travel trailer and large SUV and had lots of room. Some sites are more suited to tents. The usual vault toilets and dispersed water spigots throughout the park. The water is crank and it took about 300 turns to fill a 5 gallon can. Garbage on site and the host sells firewood.
Spacious
Old growth forests abound, camp sites were spacious and private. Fishing is available from two rivers the Cooper and the Cle-Elum both within walking distance from the site. I decided to go car camping last week in my SUV. The site I found was large enough for 3 cars, like mine, I chose a pass through that I did not really need, but was great for me. Parked the car on the flat asphalt siding and unloaded. Yes everything had to come out, my bed was underneath it all. I Picked up firewood at the general store in the last town prior to arriving. Weather was great during my stay. Everybody I ran into along the road was friendly. I had a very pleasant time reading a novel for the first time in a long time.
Remotely Close
Salmon La Sac campground feels remote but is within two hours of Seattle. You will not hear the hum of freeway noise or cars swooshing by at high speed, as this camper’s haven is at the end of a paved road and sits smack in the middle of the Cle Elum and Cooper rivers. The growl of water flowing quickly downstream over huge granite boulders can be heard from most sites, with some sites nicely placed adjacent to river’s edge. The sites are decent in size, some with adequate tree coverage and others with plenty of sun. There are restrooms dotted throughout but some were lacking hand sanitizer which in the midst of a pandemic was baffling. There also didn’t seem to be enough trash bins for the number of sites, but there weren’t any overflowing with refuse. Just plan to walk a decent clip to dispose of your spent items. With that said, the bathrooms were clean and the camp host greeted new arrivals with a smile and useful information. The weather and time of year was not ideal for playing in the water without a wet suit but is a great spot for whitewater kayakers to put in. There are many off-road adventure opportunities in the area for ATV, UTV, and other 4x4 enthusiasts. Fly fishing from the shore is also popular and if you have a boat, Cle Elum Lake is not far from the campground but be warned later in the summer the water level gets extremely low. Lastly, there are so many hiking trailheads in the area, no one could be disappointed. Salmon La Sac campground has no electric or water hookups but does have potable water available from hand-cranked pumps (well water). Sadly, the spigot on the pump doesn’t fit a standard hose, so we weren’t able to get much water into our travel trailer this made for a less than ideal experience but we managed for our short stay. Many RV and trailer campers love this place. We sure do!
Dispersed Camping Haven
I stayed at the regular salmon la sac campground and loved the beautiful area and proximity to Seattle. The next week I went again but scouted around for dispersed (free) camping spots on this road up to the lake. There are so many of them with river access I lost count. For safety reasons me and my friend wanted one out of sight of the road, not a lot of those but we found a great one. Got chased by a female mule deer on the way to the lake and had to run back to the campsite but other than that a great trip!
Watch out though with the elevation increase it can be really cold at night.
Super fun campground
This campground was very well maintained. It had nice bathrooms and well laid out camp spots. Some are more private and forested and some are more open and on the River. We staid in a forested spot and it was private and very quiet. Also super easy to walk to the river and play.
Month of VisitJune
Large, popular
It's big, it's relatively close to Seattle, great access point for local trails, close enough in to local towns for quick runs to the store if you need to. Sites vary with privacy and shade. River access between some sites. A little something for everyone.
Month of VisitJune
Camping Paradise
This place is my favorite campsite! It’s very isolated from other campsites and you have the river right by you to enjoy and to beat the heat! The water may be cold, but it’s perfect for those hot 90 degree and up days.
Crowded
Show up early to get a good spot because things get crowded fast. Plenty of space for setting up tents and beautiful views along the river, but my preference is for fewer people.
Awesome
It’s got access to lake hiking trails at horses. Everything.
Month of VisitJuly
My favorite
I've gone to Salmon la Sac (aka Fish Bag) almost every year for the past 10 years. It is my favorite! The campground itself is light on amenities so it's good if you like to rough it, but the beauty and quietness make up for it spades.
Views!
Such great views, tons of wild life, beautiful water.
Fun place to explore with amazing Lake views.
Beautiful, tranquil and relaxing. Lots of hiking and as for amenities, they've got water pumps and vault toilets. On the site, there's a fire pit and picnic table. The campsites are large. While there make sure to stop in Roslyn, WA and have a beverage at the Brick. Roslyn, WA is where Northern exposure was shot.
