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Lake Creek Campground - Entiat River

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Open for the season. Nine sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; nine are first-come, first-served. The access road is narrow with very limited passing areas.

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Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

August 9th, 1:47 PM — 2:00 PM

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

Lake Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the Entiat River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, about 27 miles up the Entiat River Road from Highway 97A. At 2,200 feet elevation, the open forest setting provides ample sunshine and views of the river as it cascades down the valley toward the Columbia. The campground supports deer, bears, coyotes, and spawning salmon and steelhead. The 18 campsites are split evenly between reservable (via Recreation.gov) and first-come, first-served. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Two vault toilets and two hand-pump wells with potable water serve the campground, along with garbage service. No hookups, showers, or dump stations are available. Maximum trailer length is 25 feet, and the access road is narrow with limited passing areas. Three trails depart directly from the campground for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, and horseback riding. The Silver Falls National Recreation Trail is a short drive upriver and offers a 1.5-mile loop to spectacular waterfalls. The Entiat River Trailhead, approximately 12 miles further, provides access to the Glacier Peak Wilderness for backpackers and horse riders.

Directions

From Wenatchee, WA, travel north on US-97A for 14.4 miles to Entiat. Just after the bridge, turn left onto Entiat River Road (County Road #19) and travel 27.4 miles to Lake Creek Campground on the left. County Road #19 becomes Forest Road 51 at mile 27. From Chelan, WA, travel south on US-97A for 19.3 miles to Entiat, turn right just before the bridge onto Entiat River Road, and continue 27.4 miles to the campground.