Clear Lake North Campground
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 20. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. No potable water on-site; drinking water available 0.6 miles away at Clear Lake South Campground.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The have issued an Air Quality Alert until 11 AM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Expect some clearing out and intermittent good air quality but with significant fires on the landscape conditions can worsen quickly to unhealthy air. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
Clear Lake North Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest below Clear Lake dam, positioned between the popular Rimrock Lake and the quieter Clear Lake. The campground sits at approximately 3,000 feet elevation along Cold Creek and consists of two camping areas: Three Day Camp and Spring Camp, offering 33 sites total among towering pine and fir trees. The area provides excellent fishing opportunities for trout and native trout using various methods including shore fishing, motorized boat, float tube, fly fishing, spin, and bait. A boat launch for Clear Lake is located 0.6 miles away at Clear Lake South Campground, while the Rimrock Lake launch is under 4 miles away. Additional recreation includes swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. The campground is managed by White Pass Ski Resort. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Potable water can be obtained at nearby Clear Lake South Campground, 0.6 miles away. The maximum trailer length is 22 feet, and sites are accessible by passenger car.
Directions
From Naches, WA travel west on Highway 12 for 31 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 1200/Tieton Reservoir Road and follow for 0.5 mile. Turn left onto Forest Road 740 and continue 0.5 mile to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 653-1401 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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