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Open for the season. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Spring conditions may affect road access; be prepared for muddy or snowy sections on forest roads.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

About

Crater Creek Campground is a primitive tent camping area located adjacent to the Crater Creek Trailhead at 4,700 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The site offers several dispersed-style camp spots with views out over the valley. Equestrian facilities include hitch rails and a loading ramp, making this a popular staging area for horse users. The campground serves as a gateway to an extensive trail network including Eagle Lakes Trail #431, Crater Creek Trail #416, and Martin Lakes Trail #429. These trails are open to hikers, horseback riders, motorcycles, and mountain bikes, but not ATVs or 4-wheelers due to narrow trail widths. The forested setting and high-elevation location make this an appealing base for backcountry exploration in the Methow Valley. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no advance reservations. Payment of $10/night can be made on-site via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan & Pay feature. Campers should bring all drinking water as none is available on-site.

Directions

From Twisp, take State Route 20 south for 2 miles to the junction with State Route 153. Take SR 153 south for 12 miles to Okanogan County Road 1029 (Gold Creek Loop) and follow a short distance to County Road 1034 (Gold Creek Road). Take CR 1034, which becomes Forest Service Road 4340, about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 4340-300 (Crater Creek Road). Take FSR 4340-300 for 4.6 miles to the Crater Creek Trailhead.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (509) 996-4000

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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