Situated along the Chiwawa River beyond Lake Wenatchee, Rock Creek Campground draws a different crowd than the more widely known Rock Creek along the Icicle River closer to Leavenworth. Worth noting: at least one recent reviewer flagged that older reviews and photos on this listing may reflect that other campground, so first-time visitors should confirm they have the right location before making the drive. The campground sits within Wenatchee National Forest, and campers planning a broader trip can browse campgrounds around Wenatchee National Forest to compare options in the area.
The campground is primarily designed as a horse camp, with individual fenced areas for horses and direct trail access for riders. After 8 p.m., all sites open to the general public. Sites accommodate RVs up to roughly 26 feet, though there are no hookups and no drinking water on site. Tent campers have additional options following site expansions completed in recent winters. Hosts have been on-site in past seasons, helping direct campers to firewood and keeping an eye on the grounds.
The campground closes seasonally, and at least one visitor arrived in fall to find it already shut for the year. Planning around the open season matters here. Nearby campgrounds worth checking if Rock Creek is full or closed include Chiwawa Horse Campground to the north, Riverbend Campground to the south, and Schaefer Creek Campground to the northwest. At $18 per night with no pets allowed, this campground is best suited to equestrians and self-sufficient campers comfortable hauling their own water.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
This campground is located along Rock Creek, near where Rock Creek meets the Chiwawa River. 20 miles up the Chiwawa River from Lake Wenatchee, the campground offers trailhead access to Rock Creek and Estes Butte Trails.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRock Creek Campground is located in Washington near Stehekin
Coordinates
47.9701 N
120.791 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 2 hrs 32 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 44 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 3 hrs 23 min from Bremerton, WA
