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Cold Creek Campground

Cold Creek Campground is located near the Cascade Mountains in Washington. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Snoqualmie Pass and the Pacific Crest Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

Description

State Park

This camping area is on the Palouse to Cascades Trail at mile post 2123.2, on the shores of Lake Keechelus. It can only be reached from the trail. The trail is open to horses, but there are no horse faciliites at the campground.

There are five primitive campgrounds along the trail, each with three to four campsites, one picnic table, and a vault toilet. Campsites are walk in or bike in only. They are located at milepost 2109.5 at Roaring Creek, milepost 2113.2 at Cold Creek, milepost 2123.2 at Carter Creek, and milepost 2127.1 at Alice Creek, and at Ponderosa Pines in the Yakima Canyon.

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Location

Cold Creek Campground is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

47.36784506394653 N
121.39458035336139 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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  • WiFi
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Jan. 28, 2024

Clean and quiet

We arrived late close to sunset with the campground closed and the camp host site vacant. A sign was posted that the campground was open Thursday through Monday but the yellow metal gate bar prevented us from utilizing it. We ended up overnighting in the day use area as it was dark by this time and not a soul around. Exploring the area in the morning, the campground was small, with 8 total camping sites. Sites 1 and 2 are perfect for two parties that want to be close together. Site 6 seemed like the best place for privacy.

Near Cold Creek, there is a very nice covered picnic area with two full tables and a fire pit. Another pit toilet is nearby.

Overall, this was a great location with paved roads most of the way in. The last few miles are hard packed dirt but well maintained. There are trails to explore but we didn’t get a chance to try them.

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  • Review photo of Cold Creek Campground by Geoff T., January 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Cold Creek Campground by Geoff T., January 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Cold Creek Campground by Geoff T., January 28, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Cold Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cold Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cold Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cold Creek Campground does not have wifi.