Deep Creek Horse Camp
Currently inaccessible. The bridge on Forest Road 1808, located 3.6 miles from the intersection with Bumping River Road, is impassable due to damage. No timeline for repairs has been announced. When accessible, the campground typically operates from May through October.
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
Deep Creek Horse Camp is a remote equestrian campground situated in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Goose Prairie, Washington. The campground is specifically designed for horse camping and features vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, horse corrals, hitching posts, and a stock/horse loading ramp with ample trailer parking space. The site provides trail access to Twin Sisters Trail #980 and Indian Creek Trail #1105, which connect through the William O Douglas Wilderness to Indian Creek Campground along US-12. There is no potable water at the campground; campers must bring their own drinking water or filter from nearby water sources. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Access to the campground follows a lengthy route via Bumping River Road (Forest Road 1800) and Deep Creek Road (Forest Road 1808), totaling over 45 miles from Naches. The area receives light usage and offers a true backcountry horse camping experience.
Directions
From Naches, WA travel west on Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto Highway 410 W for 27.5 miles. Turn left onto Bumping River Rd / Forest Road 1800 and travel 13.5 miles then stay left on Forest Road 1808 before crossing Deep Creek to travel another 7 miles to reach the trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 653-1401 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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