Handy Springs Campground
First-come, first-served with no reservations. Shady Pass Road 5900 is open. High elevation access may be limited by snow into early summer. No fees required.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 12:02PM 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 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 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise back above flood stage Saturday morning, and continue rising to a crest of 21.3 feet Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Handy Springs Campground is an extremely remote primitive campground in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, situated at 6,500 feet elevation along Shady Pass Road. With just a single tent-only site, it offers true solitude for those willing to make the journey. The USFS describes usage as light, making it an ideal spot for backcountry-minded campers seeking quiet. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet, picnic table, and fire ring. There is no potable water on-site; campers must bring their own supply or treat water from nearby sources. No fees are required and no reservations are accepted. Access requires a long drive on forest roads from Lake Chelan.
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 the Shady Pass Road, go approximately 18 miles. Handy Springs Campground is on the left.
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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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