Tumwater Group Site
Closed indefinitely since September 2014 due to debris flow and flooding hazards from the Chiwaukum Fire. Infrastructure has deteriorated during the closure. No reopening date has been announced.
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM PDT Sunday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 548-2550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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