Phelps Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates May through September, weather dependent. The campground is accessible first-come, first-served when open.

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About

Phelps Creek Campground is a remote mountain campground located in the Wenatchee River Ranger District of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Situated at 2,750 feet elevation near the confluence of Phelps Creek and the Chiwawa River, this small facility offers 13 sites total: 7 tent sites and 6 equestrian sites designed for horse camping. The campground serves as a popular staging area for wilderness adventures into the nearby Glacier Peak Wilderness, with trailheads providing access to Spider Meadows and the larch-covered slopes of Carne Mountain. The setting along the Chiwawa River provides a scenic valley floor location surrounded by dense forest. Access requires commitment: visitors must drive approximately 23 miles from Fish Lake along Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200), with the final 12 miles on rough gravel and dirt that may challenge low-clearance vehicles. The remote location means no potable water and limited to no cell service. All sites are first-come, first-served with payment via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan & Pay feature. The campground operates seasonally and closes for winter.

Directions

From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for 15 miles. At Coles Corner, turn right on WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Go right on Chiwawa Loop Road and stay right at the intersection. Then take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and follow it for about 22 miles. The road becomes gravel/dirt at the 11-mile point. Continue another 12 miles to the campground. The final 12-mile gravel section is very rough and may not be suitable for low-clearance vehicles.