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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
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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