Grouse Mountain Campground
No current closure orders affect this campground. Shady Pass Road (FSR 5900) provides access and was reported open as of late 2025. Due to its 4,500-foot elevation and mountain road access, seasonal accessibility depends on snow conditions. No fees or reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
About
Grouse Mountain Campground sits at 4,500 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering a remote and rustic camping experience for those seeking solitude in Washington's Cascades. The campground provides four tent-only sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, served by two vault toilets. This is a true backcountry-style drive-in campground with no fees, no potable water, and no trash service. Campers must bring adequate water supplies and pack out all garbage. Access is via Shady Pass Road (FSR 5900), reached by traveling south from Chelan on Highway 97A, then following Southshore Road for approximately 20 miles before turning onto the forest road for the final 10 miles. The campground serves as a convenient basecamp for exploring nearby trails including Devil's Backbone, Pot Peak, and Angle Peak. The area sees particularly heavy use during hunting season. Given its high elevation and mountain access road, the campground is typically accessible from late spring through fall, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Directions
From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and continue approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road (FSR 5900). Turn left and drive 10 miles; the campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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