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Tent Sites
Fires Allowed
Pets Allowed
Drinking Water
About
Salmon la sac
Salmon La Sac Campground is bordered between the Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
This campground is a popular gathering place for individuals and families wanting to enjoy the mountains and a multitude of recreational activities at an elevation of 2,300 feet.
Natural Features:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to over 9,000 feet.
Visitors to the area can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow.
The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.
Recreation:
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer and early fall, the area offers excellent snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months.
Salmon La Sac Campground is also popular among anglers, with rainbow and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon available in abundance.
Hikers will enjoy traversing rugged terrain from the Waptus River Trail, located within driving distance of the campground. Forested and lined with an underbrush of blueberries, the trail also rolls through meadows and on top of ridges, showcasing varied perspectives of the area.
Facilities:
Salmon La Sac Campground offers more than 60 reservable sites for both tent and RV camping.
Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, drinking water and vault toilets.
Nearby Attractions:
The spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the worlds premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North Americas most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.
ACTIVITIES
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming Site
Sites
69
Price
$30.00
Operator
USDA Forest Service
Access
Drive In
Walk In
Features
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ADA Accessible
Alcohol Allowed
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Fires Allowed
Firewood Available
Pets Allowed
Picnic Table
Reservable
Toilets
Trash Available
Contact
Location
Salmon la sac
is located in
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
in
Washington
Directions
From Seattle, take Interstate 90 east for nearly 78 miles. Take exit 80 toward Salmon La Sac and turn left on Bullfrog Road. Continue to the 2nd traffic circle and take the second exit onto WA-903 north. Continue onto Salmon La Sac road into the campground.
9 Reviews of Salmon la sac
Dispersed Camping Haven
I stayed at the regular salmon la sac campground and loved the beautiful area and proximity to Seattle. The next week I went again but scouted around for dispersed (free) camping spots on this road up to the lake. There are so many of them with river access I lost count. For safety reasons me and my friend wanted one out of sight of the road, not a lot of those but we found a great one. Got chased by a female mule deer on the way to the lake and had to run back to the campsite but other than that a great trip!
Watch out though with the elevation increase it can be really cold at night.
Super fun campground
This campground was very well maintained. It had nice bathrooms and well laid out camp spots. Some are more private and forested and some are more open and on the River. We staid in a forested spot and it was private and very quiet. Also super easy to walk to the river and play.
Large, popular
It's big, it's relatively close to Seattle, great access point for local trails, close enough in to local towns for quick runs to the store if you need to. Sites vary with privacy and shade. River access between some sites. A little something for everyone.
Camping Paradise
This place is my favorite campsite! It’s very isolated from other campsites and you have the river right by you to enjoy and to beat the heat! The water may be cold, but it’s perfect for those hot 90 degree and up days.
Crowded
Show up early to get a good spot because things get crowded fast. Plenty of space for setting up tents and beautiful views along the river, but my preference is for fewer people.
My favorite
I've gone to Salmon la Sac (aka Fish Bag) almost every year for the past 10 years. It is my favorite! The campground itself is light on amenities so it's good if you like to rough it, but the beauty and quietness make up for it spades.
Fun place to explore with amazing Lake views.
Beautiful, tranquil and relaxing. Lots of hiking and as for amenities, they've got water pumps and vault toilets. On the site, there's a fire pit and picnic table. The campsites are large. While there make sure to stop in Roslyn, WA and have a beverage at the Brick. Roslyn, WA is where Northern exposure was shot.
