Cascade Creek Campground
Closed for overnight use due to post-fire flooding hazards from the Pioneer Fire. The closure is in effect from March 18, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Day use is permitted when rain is not forecast. Alternative camping is available at Orchard Camp dispersed area above Moore Point or Meadow Creek Shelter.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 12:02PM 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 11:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise back above flood stage Saturday morning, and continue rising to a crest of 21.3 feet Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cascade Creek Campground is a remote backcountry campground situated along the pristine shores of Lake Chelan within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, near the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness boundary. This hike-in-only destination sits at 1,100 feet elevation and is accessible via the scenic Lakeshore Trail #1247, positioned between Prince Creek and Moore Point campgrounds. The Lady of the Lake ferry provides boat shuttle service to trailhead access points. The campground provides a minimalist backcountry experience with two tent sites sharing a single picnic table, one fire ring, and one Wallowa-style vault toilet. There is no potable water on site; campers must filter or treat water from nearby sources. No bear-proof food storage is provided, so bring rope to properly hang food. All trash must be packed out. This free, first-come-first-served campground requires physical overnight occupation to hold a site. Popular activities include backpacking along the Lakeshore Trail, swimming in Lake Chelan, and enjoying the solitude of this roadless area.
Directions
From Chelan, take the Lady of the Lake ferry 34 miles up lake to Prince Creek Campground on the north shore. Hike north on Lakeshore Trail #1247 for 5 miles. Alternatively, boat 42 miles up lake to Moore Point Campground, hike east on Moore Point Trail #1247A for half a mile, then south on Lakeshore Trail #1247 for 5.5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Cascade Creek Campground | |
| USFS Closure Alert |
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