Honeymoon Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall depending on snow conditions. It is first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Payment via Recreation.gov mobile app is required. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM 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. 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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM 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
Honeymoon Campground is a small, forested camp located along Eightmile Creek in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground takes its name from its history as the honeymoon destination of a past forest ranger and his wife. At 3,300 feet elevation, the setting offers a peaceful retreat with light visitor usage. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment is handled via Mobile Scan & Pay through the Recreation.gov app, which should be downloaded before arrival due to limited cellular service in the area. Amenities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water and no trash receptacles. Campers must filter or treat water from nearby sources and pack out all waste following Leave No Trace principles. With a maximum site length of 22 feet, the campground accommodates tents and small camping trailers but is not suitable for larger RVs. The area serves as a staging point for backcountry exploration, with the challenging Copper Glance Trail #519 nearby and the end of Eightmile Road providing access to Hidden Lakes Trail #477 and Larch Creek Trail #502, both leading deep into the Pasayten Wilderness.
Directions
From Winthrop, travel 8 miles north on West Chewuch Road (County Road 1213) to Eightmile Road (Forest Road 5130). Drive 10 miles northwest along Eightmile Creek to Honeymoon Campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 996-4000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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