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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Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 10:48AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

January 18th, 10:48 AM — January 20th, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Colville, Ione, Pangborn Airport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Disautel Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Conconully, Twisp, Entiat, Okanogan, Boulder Creek Road, Number 2 Canyon, Leavenworth, Chelan, Deer Park, Metaline, Wenatchee, Brewster, Chewelah, Omak, Oroville, Methow, Winthrop, Wauconda, Newport, Kettle Falls, Loup Loup Pass, Plain, Stehekin, Northport, Stevens Pass, Nespelem, Holden Village, Fruitland, Mazama, Sherman Pass, Metaline Falls, Bridgeport, Flowery Trail Road, Tiger, Republic, Chesaw Road, Orin-Rice Road, Inchelium, and Tonasket. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.

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.