Washington / Yakima County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

South Fork Group Site

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates during summer months and is closed during winter due to snow.

About

South Fork Group Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest along the South Fork Tieton River, nestled in the eastern Cascade Mountains. This group camping facility is specifically designed for large family and group gatherings, offering warm summer days and access to diverse recreational opportunities. The campground features nine designated spurs and can accommodate up to 80 people and 20 vehicles, with access controlled through a locked gate. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, and a group campfire ring, though no potable water is available on-site. Campers must pack out all garbage as there is no trash collection service. The campground sits below majestic Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-Fir trees along the slow-flowing South Fork Tieton River, with Rimrock Lake located less than a mile away. Recreational opportunities abound year-round. Rimrock Lake offers excellent fishing for kokanee salmon and trout, as well as kayaking and paddling with mountainous terrain as a backdrop. The Tieton River provides whitewater rafting opportunities, with particularly exciting conditions in September when the Bureau of Reclamation floods the Tieton Valley. Hiking trails are accessible within 5 miles, and the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail is nearby. The area's diverse landscape ranges from high glaciated alpine peaks to old growth forest, with elevations across the forest spanning from below 1,000 feet to over 9,000 feet.

Directions

From Naches, Washington, follow US Highway 12 west for approximately 23 miles to paved Forest Road 1200. Turn left and follow FR 1200 for approximately 3 miles, then turn left and take FR 1203 for 3/4 mile. Turn right and follow FR 517 for 0.2 miles into the campground.

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