Crater Creek Campground

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.