Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Lake Creek Campground - Entiat River

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens late May and operates through early September. Nine sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, with remaining sites first-come, first-served.

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Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:34PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

March 17th, 9:34 PM — 11:00 PM

Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 924 PM PDT, the Stehekin River is at 19.9 feet. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.9 feet on Saturday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Lake Creek Campground is nestled along the Entiat River at 2,200 feet elevation in the sunny east slopes of the Cascades within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground offers 18 sites, with 9 available for reservation and the remainder first-come, first-served. Many sites overlook the Entiat River as it cascades down the valley toward the Columbia. The open forest provides abundant sunshine and diverse habitat supporting deer, bears, coyotes, and other wildlife. Salmon and steelhead still use the Entiat as spawning grounds. Recreation opportunities are abundant. Three trails start adjacent to the campground for hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, and dirt biking. The Silver Falls National Recreation Trail, a short drive up the river, provides a 1.5-mile loop hike to spectacular waterfalls. Backpackers and horse riders can access the Glacier Peak Wilderness from the Entiat River Trailhead approximately 12 miles from the campground. The Entiat National Fish Hatchery at mile 6 welcomes visitors in summer. The tourist destinations of Chelan and Leavenworth are within reasonable driving distance.

Directions

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