Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Three Creek Group Site - Okanogan-wenatchee Nf

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall, with closures due to snow and road conditions.

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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 — 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

Three Creek Group Campground sits in forested, mountain terrain along the banks of the Entiat River, 36 miles west of Entiat in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The group site accommodates smaller groups of around 20 to 30 people with five trailer parking areas and a few additional parking spots. The maximum trailer size is 28 feet. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with benches, an accessible vault toilet, and trash service. No water is available on-site; campers must haul water from nearby Cottonwood Campground. The campground serves as an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Anglers can fish the Entiat River above Entiat Falls, where selective gear rules apply. The river features shallow riffles interspersed with pools and glides that hold populations of rainbow, cutthroat, and eastern brook trout. Hiking and motorized trails near the campground provide access to high meadows and the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The Silver Falls National Scenic Trail offers a 1.5-mile loop hike to a large waterfall, and hundreds of miles of multiple-use trails are accessible from nearby trailheads. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic vistas with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old-growth forest, and diverse wildlife habitat. Visitors may see mule deer, elk, bald and golden eagles, and various woodpeckers and owls. Summer brings warm, sunny weather, while winters feature clear skies and heavy snow at this elevation.

Directions

From Entiat, Washington, turn west onto Entiat River Road (County Road 19) and travel 36 miles up the Entiat River Road to Three Creek Group Campground. County Road 19 becomes Forest Service Road 51 at 27 miles.