Rock Island
Currently closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally from late spring through fall. Icicle Road (FR 7600) is open as of mid-May 2026. No reservations accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served only.
Flood Warning issued June 10 at 12:25PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 11:30 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise back above flood stage Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage for a brief time Thursday into Friday. It will then see an additional rise above flood stage Friday night continue rising to near 21.3 feet early next week. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rock Island Campground is a popular destination situated on both sides of scenic Icicle Creek within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Located 17 miles up Icicle Creek Road from Leavenworth at an elevation of 2,800 feet, this heavily-used campground offers 22 total sites: 20 single sites and 2 double sites. All sites are available exclusively on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The campground provides essential amenities including vault toilets and potable drinking water from a hand pump. Each site features a fire ring and picnic table. Sites accommodate up to 2 vehicles and allow either 2 tents or 1 RV plus 1 tent. The Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature may be available on-site for payment, though campers should be prepared to pay with cash or check. The Jack Trout Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, providing access to the Icicle Gorge Trail and River Loop for day hiking and backpacking. The surrounding area offers excellent fishing opportunities along Icicle Creek. Note that dispersed camping is prohibited between the Icicle River and Icicle Road from Snow Lakes Trailhead to Rock Island Campground.
Directions
From Leavenworth, head southwest on US-2 West for 0.8 mile. Turn left onto Icicle Road and follow for about 8.5 miles. Continue straight onto Forest Road 7600 for about 8 miles. Take a slight right onto Forest Road 7609, and the campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 548-2550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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