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Schaefer Creek

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Currently closed for the season. This campground typically opens late May or early June depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.

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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:21PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

9:21 PM — July 21st, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally major HeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from area wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.

About

Schaefer Creek Campground is a primitive USFS campground located along the Chiwawa River in the Wenatchee River Ranger District of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Situated 21 miles from Lake Wenatchee at approximately 2,500 feet elevation, the campground provides a quiet, lightly-used base for exploring the Chiwawa River corridor. The campground has 9 single sites available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Sites vary in size from 30'x12' to 50'x20', with a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. Each site allows up to 2 vehicles, with either 2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent. Vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available. Payment can be made on-site via the Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature. River access is available directly from the campground, making it suitable for fishing, picnicking, and day hiking. The area sees light usage, offering a more secluded camping experience compared to busier Lake Wenatchee area campgrounds.

Directions

From Leavenworth, head southwest on US-2 West for 15 miles. Turn right onto WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Turn right on Chiwawa Loop Road and stay right at the intersection. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and follow it approximately 15 miles to the campground.