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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Winter Storm Watch issued March 7 at 1:50PM PST until March 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1:50 PM — March 8th, 6:15 AM

...SNOW OVER STEVENS PASS SUNDAY MORNING AND AGAIN SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY... .A cold front will push across the Cascades Sunday morning with rain transitioning to snow over Stevens Pass. Snow will come down heavy with this transition and winter travel conditions occurring rapidly over the pass. A break in the snow will come Sunday afternoon before additional snow that is heavy at times falls Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM PDT Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass. Gusty winds may also result in periods of blowing snow particularly for Sunday night.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 1:50PM PST until March 8 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1:50 PM — March 8th, 6:15 AM

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.