Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Silver Falls Group Site

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late May through late October. Reservations are required for the group site.

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Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:34PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

March 17th, 9:34 PM — March 22nd, 11:00 PM

Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 924 PM PDT, the Stehekin River is at 19.9 feet. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.9 feet on Saturday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Silver Falls Group Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the banks of the Entiat River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's Entiat Ranger District. The campground is positioned at 2,400 feet elevation, 30 miles from Highway 97A, and serves as a base camp for outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and waterfall viewing. The group site accommodates a maximum of 60 people and 30 vehicles, featuring picnic tables, campfire rings, accessible vault toilets, garbage service, and a historic picnic shelter with a fireplace built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The maximum trailer length is 35 feet. No electricity or potable water is available at the site. The Silver Falls National Recreation Trail is the main attraction, offering a 1.8-mile hike through towering cedar and pine canopies to one of the region's most beautiful waterfalls. The handcrafted stone staircase and bridges provide panoramic views of the surrounding mountains with approximately 600 feet of elevation gain. Anglers can fish the Entiat River above Entiat Falls, about 2.5 miles upriver, where rainbow, cutthroat, and eastern brook trout are found. Selective gear rules apply. Additional nearby attractions include Box Canyon and Entiat Falls, both accessible via Entiat River Road.

Directions

From Wenatchee, travel north on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 14.4 miles to Entiat. Just after the bridge turn left onto Entiat River Road (County Road 19) and travel north 29.5 miles to Silver Falls Campground. County Road 19 becomes Forest Road 51 at 27 miles. From Chelan, travel south on US-97A for 19.3 miles to Entiat. Just before the bridge turn right onto Entiat River Road and travel north 29.5 miles to the campground.