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Grouse Mountain Campground

Open

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.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

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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