South Navarre Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Winter access is extremely difficult or impossible due to snow on remote forest roads at 6,400 feet elevation.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 11:45AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
About
South Navarre Campground sits at 6,400 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 35 miles from Chelan via mostly dirt roads. This primitive campground features four campsites with three pit toilets and is designed for visitors seeking a true backcountry experience away from developed facilities. No water or garbage service is available, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The remote location provides access to an extensive trail system including Safety Harbor Creek, Summer Blossom, and Summit Trail. These trails accommodate multiple uses including motorized trail bikes, mountain bikes, hiking, and stock animals. The campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the surrounding backcountry, though motorized use on trails is limited to trail bikes only. Access requires navigating long stretches of forest roads, either via Gold Creek Road and Grade Creek Road from Pateros, or via Wapato Lake Road and Upper Joe Creek Road from Chelan. The remote location and high elevation make this campground best suited for experienced backcountry visitors with high-clearance vehicles during the summer and fall months when roads are passable.
Directions
From Wenatchee, drive north on Highway 97 to Pateros. Turn left onto Highway 153 for 17 miles. Take Gold Creek Road 4340 / County Road 1034 for one mile. Turn left onto South Fork Gold Creek Road 4330. Take Spur Road 600 and continue until the junction of Grade Creek Road 8200 and Cooper Mt. Road 8020. Turn right on Grade Creek Road and continue for 11 miles to South Navarre Campground. Alternatively, from Chelan, drive 6.5 miles on Highway 150 towards Manson. Turn right onto Wapato Lake Road and drive 2.3 miles to Upper Joe Creek Road for 4.2 miles where it becomes Grade Creek Road. Continue 27 miles along Grade Creek Road 8200 to the campground.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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