A Discovery Pass gets you in free, though reviewers note no one checked passes during their visits. Teanaway Campground sits roughly 20 minutes from campgrounds near Cle Elum, with the North Fork of the Teanaway River running along the campground's southern edge and a frisbee golf course bordering the east side. The internal road is in good condition with relatively new gravel, and the layout includes both drive-in sites and walk-in spots just 20 to 50 feet off the road. Most sites come with a picnic table and fire pit. No water or electrical hookups are available on-site.
Sites are spread out enough that campers don't feel stacked on top of each other, with a mix of shade and sun patches throughout. Weekends draw crowds, including hunters using the campground as a base in fall, but quiet hours at 10 PM are generally respected. "Campground was decent, clean and lots of room," notes Shaelyn B., who visited in October. By Sunday evenings, the crowd typically thins considerably. Wildlife is part of the backdrop: ravens, chipmunks, and the occasional wandering cat have all made appearances in reviews.
The walk-in sites closest to the river are worth prioritizing for tent campers, given the river access and added distance from generator noise. Hikers have direct access to the Lake Ingalls trail from the area, a 9-mile round-trip route that requires some route-finding near the lake. Mountain bikers will find trail systems starting right out of camp.
Pit toilets are on-site and reviewers consistently describe them as clean. Bring your own toilet paper as a precaution, particularly after busy weekends when supplies run out. Verizon users can expect one bar of LTE on the east side of the campground, and Starlink works well given the open sky above most sites. Nearby alternatives worth knowing include Stone Run Valley to the northwest and Indian Camp Campground a few miles up the road, where dispersed camping and views of Mt. Stuart are available.
Arrive by Friday afternoon to secure a riverside walk-in site before the weekend fills in.
Description
Located along the west fork of the Teanaway River, the camp offers 55 campsites with fire rings and two ADA-accessible toilets.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTeanaway Campground is located in Washington near Cle Elum
Directions
Directions: Start at I-90 exit 85 (Cle Elum). Go east on SR-970 for 6.9 miles. Turn left on Teanaway Road. Go 7.3 miles. Turn left on West Fork Teanaway Road for .6 miles and turn left into Teanaway Campground. No fee. Access is provided on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). Get directions using the following address: 1160 West Fork Teanaway Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922.
Coordinates
47.25544851349303 N
120.89222580529278 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/1/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Yakima, WA
- 1 hr 23 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 1 hr 45 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 24 min from Bremerton, WA
