Grouse Mountain Campground
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 The Pomas Fire closure that affected the area in summer 2025 was rescinded in October.
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 11:51AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Thursday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 21.5 feet by late Saturday morning. It will continue rising through the weekend into next week as warmer temperatures increase snowmelt. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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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