Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Chiwawa Horse Camp

Closed — Closed for the season due to snow. Opens late May and typically operates through early October. First-come, first-served only.

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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

Chiwawa Horse Camp is a specialized equestrian facility located near the confluence of Rock Creek and the Chiwawa River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Situated approximately 15 miles up Chiwawa River Road at 2,500 feet elevation, this campground caters specifically to horseback riders and pack animal users exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground offers 7 spacious pull-through sites designed to accommodate horse trailers and RVs. Each site can host a maximum of 2 vehicles and either 2 tents or 1 RV plus 1 tent. Horse facilities include corrals for stock, and the campground is wheelchair accessible. From this location, riders can access the Basalt Ridge Trail #1527 and Rock Creek Trail #1509, providing entry into hundreds of miles of backcountry trails throughout the Wenatchee National Forest. This is a first-come, first-served facility operating seasonally from late May through early October. The campground features vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own drinking water. Payment can be made on-site using the Scan & Pay mobile feature through the Recreation.gov app, though visitors should download the app before arrival due to limited cellular service in the area.

Directions

From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for 15 miles to Coles Corner. Turn right on WA-207 (Lake Wenatchee Highway) and go 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Chiwawa Loop Road. Travel 0.4 miles, then stay right at the intersection. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200) and follow for about 15 miles to the campground.