Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$27 - $54 / night
"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."
"All sites look nice but we probably get one of the nicest, just next to the river(#46)."
$27 - $158 / night
"Pros
- Close to Seattle about 1.5 hr - 2 hrs away depending on traffic.
- It has numbers of walk-in sites with great access to the lake.
- Lots of loop for kids to ride bike and explore.
- Great"
"The Camp sides had good space separating them. oh and the bathrooms didn’t smell. I loved staying here."
$18 - $36 / night
"First visit to Washington and I went camping in my hammock. Perfect cold weather. Unfortunate that the wood was too dry for any fire. Next time!"
"Beautiful location not too far outside of town, several sites were available when we arrived, unlike the first two campgrounds we checked closer to town."
"There are walk in (50 to 100 feet walk) sites as well as horse camping sites. Pit toilets are clean, don’t smell, and have TP. Road in campground is in good condition with pretty new gravel."
"I was able to come stay here in the fall, and hike Lake Ingalls. It was absolutely gorgeous! Hands down the best decision my friends and I have made. The campground was actually somewhat busy."
$27 / night
"Leavenworth in washington is one of my favorite places to visit. One of the reasons I love coming here is because the hiking is incredible. Colchuck Lake is a must if you are in the Leavenworth area!"
"Rolled in late at night on an audible after campground at Lake Wenatchee didn't work out. Great tent sites, with decent spacing between them."
"Loved how close to the river it was was nice white noise throughout the night. Close to town and lake colchuck"
"So we got wet when it rained and had a bit of an issue with water pooling next to the electric outlet but the staff was right on it and dug a small trench for the water to drain."
$27 - $54 / night
"I think I paid $22. for a walk-in tent site (but we camped in the parking lot in our rooftop tent). The best walk in tent site is right on the river. Very relaxing. Beautifully wooded sites."
"Close to Leavenworth and so far away at the same time. Beautiful hiking! We’ll be back again and again."
$10 - $25 / night
"Beautiful 4 mile hike up (8 round trip) to the lake. There was a weird smell coming from the river, so maybe don’t drink from it haha. Bring plenty of your own water, also BUG SPRAY."
"It is located near Leavenworth, WA. It is a popular location, so permits are hard to come by."
$25 - $35 / night
"Everyone around us was respectful of one another and wasn't too loud late at night."
"There is actually quite a distance between the two types of camping with a nice day use area in between. The campsites are nice with good distance between them and good privacy."
$152 / night
"The river: the campground is next to Icicle Creek which we was lovely to listen to and our pup loved splashing around and cooling down."
"We didn't get to camp right next to the water (unfortunately) as all of those spaces were full (for obvious reason)."
ScoutDrove out there to find out that it's closed such a waste of time ! 6-12-25
ScoutLovely area such beautiful surroundings. But be very cautious as near one of the camp sites are very dangerous plants that are fatal and they are lined all around the campground so not recommended if you have children.
GuideSo first time camping here and the park is really nice and clean. We camped in the RV spots with our trailer and they have a nice concrete pad that the picnic table is on. Garbage is close by and clean around it. The swimming part of the park is nice and easy to access. The trailer dump site is clean and easy to get in and out of. Will be going back again
LegendWenatchee River County Park Really nice basic park that feels like a campground but it’s RVs only, no tents allowed. We stopped here for 2 nights with the Passport America discount to do a reset from boondocking- showers, laundry, cleaning, etc. We stayed in a back-in, PHU site by the volleyball court. Full price for this site is $40, no additional taxes or fees. The 50% Passport America discount is weeknights only, April and October only, for up to 5 nights. Campground is only open April through October.
The showers here were hot and clean and $0.25 for 4 min, payable with quarters. Laundry room was nice but very small with only 2 washers and 2 dryers, $2.50 each, pay via credit card or download an app. There’s a book exchange in the laundry room as well. There’s a “dog run” which is just an open strip of land along the side of the park, fenced on one side and tree-lined on the other. Dogs are allowed off leash in this area. The campground also runs along the Wenatchee River, but it’s surprising they haven’t developed this area with a nice walkway along the river and benches and things. The area around the river is kind of rugged and overgrown, hard to really get to the water. They will fill propane here as well, $5/gal (yikes!), and not on Sundays. There’s a dump station here as well, and I didn’t see a clean water fill but I’d imagine they’d let you fill at an empty site. Staff here is really friendly, the campground has an entry gate with is nice for security.
The road noise was loud and a little obnoxious. There’s also a train that goes through here but the train noise doesn’t bother me like freeway noise does. There are signs everywhere that no tobacco is allowed- they seem to be very strict about this! They also asked what breeds our dogs are, which a county park has never done before, but I told her “mixed” and that was acceptable. Good cell reception and their free wifi also worked well.
RangerSo many options for camping/parking. There are fire rings everywhere you look, so I’m assuming this is packed and busy in the summer?
Oh! Lots of bugs everywhere so be warned 🫣 The spots near the woods have more trash around them.
You can hear the roaring river! We didn’t try going down there, but there are some hiking trails that might get you to the water.
There are several toilets around. No trash cans, pack out. Fairly close to the park.
This is an airstrip, the planes are quiet so you don’t really hear them coming in. But hurry up and get a show if you hear them for take off!! Pretty cool!!
LegendGreat boondocking. We made it fine in our 26ft class c, but the big sharp-edged rocks were concerning to drive over. And when we left we found a giant rock wedged between the two back tires (the dually tires). Not sure if we would go back, for this reason. But the lake level was really low when we stayed there, so there was plenty of available space for camping. A van or two, a truck camper, tent campers, a little scamp, and lots and lots of day time ATV users shared this space with us.
Cell service was good for both ATT and Verizon. Even though the area looks so remote, it’s right next to the road, so you have road noise that’s fairly loud. There was some trash, normal amounts, nothing horrible, until we came across this massive dumping ground of cans and food waste and broken glass and just general garbage, a couple miles north, along the lake. It was so disheartening.
GuideAlmost at the top of the mountain but not quite. Pretty good view of the lake below and almost no light pollution. Very windy road to get up but I pulled my trailer fine. Washboard road at the beginning but it gets better. Several places along the way, and beyond, to pull off to camp, at least a dozen, and they're quite dispersed from each other. Only saw one other person the entire time.
ScoutAbsolutely amazing spots. Very spread out. Big rig spots for sure but road is very potholey. Go slow. Find a spot. Fire rings. Plenty of wood laying around and if there is no fire ban it’s even better. Hope you get lucky like I did. There is a pay slash donation and worth every penny. Somewhere around 5$ a day or if you’re strapped for cash just cross your fingers.
GuideThe park rangers are so nice and helpful it was like stepping back in time . The spaces are very private and spread out. Everything is clean including the bathrooms. I had a hot shower one day and a luke warm one the next. Watch out for stinging nettles on the paths to the river if wearing shorts. Very painful.
Camping near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, has something for everyone. Just be prepared for the quirks and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and 54 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is Salmon La Sac with a 4.6-star rating from 19 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 54 free dispersed camping spots near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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