Cedar Springs (Wa)

Summary

Cedar Springs Campground is set on the banks of the Bumping River within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and offers outdoor enthusiasts activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, skiing and more. Facilities include picnic tables and campfire rings, and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The area offers a variety of recreational activities year-round and beautiful views of glaciated alpine peaks, lush forests and more.

Overview

Cedar Springs Campground is set on the forested banks of the Bumping River, within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The area offers a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation.

Recreation

Cedar Springs Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of year-round recreational activities.

The Bumping River runs next to the campground, offering a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters. Anglers enjoy casting a line into the deep pools lining the shore. Populations of rainbow, brook and steelhead trout prevail in this waterway.

American Ridge Trail is open to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders. Extending from Bumping River to the notable Pacific Crest Trail, the American Ridge Trail offers over 26 miles of towering forests, stretches of meadows, alpine lakes and ridgeline views.

Facilities

The Cedar Springs Campground offers sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but electrical hookups are not available.

Natural Features

The Okanogan-Wenatchee is comprised of glaciated alpine peaks that tower along the Cascade Crest. Lush valleys of old-growth forest define its western boundary and at its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to over 9,000 feet.

Precipitation varies greatly throughout the area, ranging from approximately 140 inches along the Cascade Crest to only 10 inches along the eastern edge. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and clear skies and plenty of snow in winter.

contact_info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave. Interpretive signs along the way explain the geology, plants, animals and fire history of the area.

The Chinook Scenic Byway, considered one of Washington's premier driving excursions, beings in Naches and follows along Highway 410. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, old-growth forests, alpine peaks, jagged ridges and river canyons dominate this 92-mile journey.

Visitors enjoy making day trips to nearby Mount Rainier National Park. The park offers fantastic glimpses of glaciers, subalpine ecology and volcanic landscapes.

Hikers may want to traverse a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's best scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.