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 April 10 at 10:15PM PDT until April 13 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

April 10th, 10:15 PM — 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PDT Friday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - 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.