Tumwater Group Site

About

Tumwater Group Site sits along Highway 2 in scenic Tumwater Canyon, at the confluence of Chiwaukum Creek and the Wenatchee River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The area offered access to fishing for trout and salmon, hiking, and winter activities including skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing at nearby Sno-Parks. The group site could accommodate up to 70 people and 40 vehicles, with a maximum trailer length of 50 feet. Facilities included a group shelter with fireplace, basketball court, flush toilets, and potable water. The group site fee was $100 per night when operational. The campground was closed in September 2014 due to safety concerns from debris flows and flooding caused by the Chiwaukum Fire. During the extended closure, the sewage treatment system became inoperable, hazard trees accumulated, and other infrastructure deteriorated. As of January 2026, the closure remains in effect indefinitely while the Forest Service evaluates redesign and repair options.

Directions

From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for about 10 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway. From the west, take Highway 2 east through Monroe and over Stevens Pass; the campground is approximately 20 miles east of the summit on the left.