Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest / Glacier Peak Wilderness

Atkinson Flats

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates seasonally with limited access during winter months due to snow and road conditions.

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Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

10:35 AM — 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and keep river levels near to slightly above minor flood levels. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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 9:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Saturday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near 20.5 feet through Sunday evening. The river is expected to begin to recede and fall below flood stage Sunday evening toward 20.3 feet early Monday morning. The river will remain near 20.3 feet through Monday afternoon. It will then recede further Monday night and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Atkinson Flats Campground sits along the Chiwawa River in a large glacial carved valley within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites at an elevation of 2,500 feet, providing a remote and scenic mountain camping experience. The campground is located approximately 20 miles from Fish Lake, accessed via Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200). Campers should note that the final 5-mile section of road is very rough gravel and dirt, making it unsuitable for low clearance vehicles. Payment is handled on-site using the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan & Pay feature, though cellular service may be limited. Facilities include vault toilets, but campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available. Each campsite includes a fire pit and picnic table. The campground's riverside location offers opportunities for fishing and enjoying the natural beauty of the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. Sites cost $22 per night with an additional $11 fee for extra vehicles.

Directions

From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for about 15 miles. At Coles Corner, turn right onto WA-207 North and travel 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Chiwawa Loop Road and go about 0.5 mile. Stay right onto County Highway 22 and travel 0.8 miles. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200. Follow for about 16 miles (road becomes rough gravel/dirt at 11-mile point). The campground will be on your left.