Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Schaefer Creek

Closed — Closed for winter. Typically operates May through September, though the 2025 season ended early on July 18 due to a forest order closing all Chiwawa Road campgrounds.

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Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:21AM PDT until April 13 at 9:14PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

10:21 AM — 10:30 PM

...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 late Monday evening. * 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 AM 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 AM PDT Friday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise through the weekend and is expected to crest around 20.8 feet on Sunday. The river is then expected to recede next week and fall back below its flood stage around Monday evening. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Schaefer Creek Campground is located along the Chiwawa River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 21 miles from Lake Wenatchee. This small, valley-floor campground offers 10 single sites in a lightly-used setting surrounded by forest. River access is available directly at the campground for fishing and water recreation. The campground is accessible via Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and is restricted to vehicles and trailers up to 30 feet maximum. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only, with no advance reservations accepted. Payment can be made on-site by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. An extra vehicle fee of $10 per night applies. Campers should come prepared as no potable water is available at the campground. Vault toilets are provided. The remote location means cellular service may be limited or unavailable, so download the Recreation.gov app before arrival if planning to use the scan-and-pay feature.

Directions

From Leavenworth, head southwest on US-2 West for 15 miles. Turn right onto WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Go 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 for about 15 miles.