Falls Creek Campground

About

Falls Creek Campground is a forested primitive campground located along the Chewuch River in the Methow Valley Ranger District of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. At 2,100 feet elevation, it provides a shaded riverside setting with swimming opportunities in the Chewuch River once high spring flows subside. The campground's main attraction is the paved, quarter-mile trail directly across the road that leads to scenic Falls Creek waterfalls. This is a no-frills camping experience with vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water, so campers must bring their own or filter from the river. There is no trash service; pack out all garbage. The campground accommodates tents and small trailers up to 18 feet. Sites are limited to 2 tents maximum or 1 tent and 1 RV, with a 2-vehicle limit per site. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Payment is $15/night via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan & Pay QR code system. Interagency Senior/Access pass holders receive 50% off. The area also features a popular road bike loop on East and West Chewuch Roads, and fishing in the river requires compliance with Washington State fishing regulations.

Directions

From Winthrop, drive north on West Chewuch Road (County Road 1213) and continue onto paved Forest Road 51 for 11 miles to Falls Creek Campground.