Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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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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 — March 22nd, 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

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.