Goose Creek Campground sits in the Wenatchee National Forest outside Leavenworth, Washington, where the campground splits into two distinct loops along a creek corridor. The lower loop runs closest to the river, with sites right at the water's edge, while the upper loop offers more seclusion under heavy tree cover near the creek. Drive-in access is straightforward, though dusty conditions in the upper lot are worth noting for anyone sensitive to fine particulate kicked up by passing vehicles.
The two-loop layout gives campers a genuine choice in site character. Creekside spots in the lower loop tend to fill first and are better suited to tent campers who want direct water access, while the upper sites can accommodate RVs and trailers with more space. Water access varies by site: as one reviewer noted, "you're having to go between bushes" to reach the water from certain spots. The campground draws a regular crowd of dirt bikers, which means noise levels can run high, particularly on holiday weekends. Mosquitoes have been reported as severe in early summer, especially around Memorial Day.
Nightly rates run $18 to $28, and the season extends from mid-May through November 1. Amenities include drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, firewood, and trash service. Pets are welcome. Nearby, Alder Creek Horse Campground and Swallow Caves Dispersed provide additional options for those exploring camping areas around Wenatchee National Forest. Pack bug repellent if visiting before July, and aim for a lower-loop site to avoid the dust.
Description
Located along Goose Creek, near the Chiwawa River, this site offers access to motorcycle trails.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGoose Creek Campground is located in Washington near Ardenvoir
Directions
From Leavenworth, WA, take U.S. Rt. 2 west 14.1 miles to Recreation Area /State Rt. 207 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 207 North and go 4.3 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right onto Chiwawa Loop Rd. and go 1.2 miles to Chiwawa River Rd. Turn left and go 3.2 miles to Goose Creek CG sign. Turn right at sign and go right again onto Forest Rt. 6100 (gravel) and go 0.6 miles to campground on right.
Coordinates
47.83932371 N
120.6479014 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Wenatchee, WA
- 2 hrs 10 min from Yakima, WA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 28 min from Mount Vernon, WA









