Tumwater Group Site
Closed — Closed since September 2014 due to debris flow and flooding hazards from the Chiwaukum Fire. The closure remains in effect indefinitely under Forest Order 06-17-07-16-902 until all safety hazards are mitigated.
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and keep river levels near to slightly above minor flood levels. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Saturday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near 20.5 feet through Sunday evening. The river is expected to begin to recede and fall below flood stage Sunday evening toward 20.3 feet early Monday morning. The river will remain near 20.3 feet through Monday afternoon. It will then recede further Monday night and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Tumwater Group Site sits in a scenic location along Highway 2 in Tumwater Canyon within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 11 miles west of Leavenworth. The site occupies an alluvial fan at the confluence of Chiwaukum Creek and the Wenatchee River, surrounded by forested slopes and offering access to year-round recreation opportunities in the area. The group site was designed to accommodate large gatherings of up to 70 people and 40 vehicles, featuring a covered shelter with a wood stove and fireplace, picnic tables, campfire rings, a basketball court, and electric hookups. The campground provided flush toilets and potable water when operational. The Tumwater Canyon area is known for its excellent fishing opportunities in the Wenatchee River and tributary streams, world-class rock climbing, and access to winter sports including skiing and snowmobiling. In September 2014, following the Chiwaukum Fire, the campground was closed to the public based on recommendations from Forest Service hydrologists and the Burned Area Emergency Response Team. The fire severely impacted vegetation in the upper watersheds of Chiwaukum, Hatchery, and Thompson Creeks, leaving the area prone to debris flows and flooding that directly threaten the campground's alluvial fan location. The closure remains in effect under Forest Order 06-17-07-16-902 until hazard trees are removed and all safety concerns are mitigated.
Directions
From Leavenworth, take US Highway 2 west for approximately 10 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway in Tumwater Canyon. From the west, take Highway 2 east through Monroe and over Stevens Pass; the campground is approximately 20 miles east of Stevens Pass on the left side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 548-2550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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