Within the Methow Wildlife Area Complex, Bear Creek #1 provides basic camping facilities managed by Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The campground accommodates both RVs and tent campers, with sites accessible by vehicle and additional walk-in options available. Standard vault toilets serve the area, and campers can build fires in designated areas.
Located about three miles from campgrounds just outside Winthrop, the site allows pets and maintains cell phone coverage for most carriers. Big rigs can navigate the access roads and camping areas without difficulty. The facility operates as part of the state's wildlife management system, placing campers in habitat actively used for conservation purposes.
Description
A Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Lands.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Creek #1 is located in Washington near Winthrop
Public CampgroundCoordinates
48.48945302 N
120.11598836 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 15 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 3 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 5 hrs 27 min from Bellingham, WA
