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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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Flood Warning issued June 10 at 12:25PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

12:25 PM — June 11th, 12:30 PM

...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

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.