Grouse Mountain Campground
Open — The campground is currently inaccessible due to winter snow at 4,500 feet elevation. Shady Pass Road is typically closed by snow from late fall through spring. The Pomas Fire closure that affected the area in summer 2025 was rescinded in October.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 10:48AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Colville, Ione, Pangborn Airport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Disautel Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Conconully, Twisp, Entiat, Okanogan, Boulder Creek Road, Number 2 Canyon, Leavenworth, Chelan, Deer Park, Metaline, Wenatchee, Brewster, Chewelah, Omak, Oroville, Methow, Winthrop, Wauconda, Newport, Kettle Falls, Loup Loup Pass, Plain, Stehekin, Northport, Stevens Pass, Nespelem, Holden Village, Fruitland, Mazama, Sherman Pass, Metaline Falls, Bridgeport, Flowery Trail Road, Tiger, Republic, Chesaw Road, Orin-Rice Road, Inchelium, and Tonasket. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
About
Grouse Mountain Campground is a small, primitive campground located at 4,500 feet elevation in the Chelan Ranger District of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground offers four tent sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, and two vault toilets serve the area. This is a drive-to campground accessed via Shady Pass Road #5900, approximately 30 miles from Chelan. The campground serves as a base for exploring several nearby trails, including Devils Backbone trail, Pot Peak trail, and Angle Peak trail. The area typically experiences light use, providing a quiet backcountry experience. Visitors must be self-sufficient, as no potable water is available and there is no trash service—campers must pack out all garbage. The campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller vehicles. Its high elevation and remote location mean it is typically inaccessible during winter months due to snow. The site was temporarily closed due to the Pomas Fire in summer 2025, but that closure was lifted on October 24, 2025.
Directions
From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up Shady Pass Road and go 10 miles. Grouse Mountain Campground is on the right.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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