South Creek Campground
The campground is open for the season. Forest Road 4440 has several washouts and is not recommended for trailers or low clearance vehicles. All vehicles should proceed with caution at their own risk. First-come first-served only with on-site Scan and Pay available via the Recreation.gov app.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
About
South Creek Campground offers a quiet, primitive camping experience at 3,100 feet elevation in the Methow Valley region of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With only four campsites, this small campground sits near the confluence of South Creek and the Twisp River, surrounded by forested terrain that provides access to some of the best hiking in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. The campground serves as an excellent staging area for backcountry exploration. From here, hikers can access the Twisp River Trail 440 as well as the South Creek Trail 401 and nearby Scatter Creek Trail 427, both of which lead into the wilderness. The area also offers opportunities for bicycling, scenic drives, horseback riding, and stream fishing. Facilities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water and no trash service. Campers must filter or treat water from nearby sources and pack out all trash following Leave No Trace principles. Each site accommodates a maximum of 2 vehicles and either 2 tents or 1 RV with 1 tent. The access road (Forest Road 4440) has several washouts and is not recommended for trailers or low clearance vehicles.
Directions
From Twisp, drive west on paved Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for 12 miles until it becomes paved Forest Service Road 44. Continue straight on FS Road 44 for 5 miles until the road turns to gravel and becomes Forest Service Road 4440. Continue straight on FS Road 4440 for an additional 4 miles to South Creek Campground (22 miles total from Twisp).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 996-4000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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