Tumwater Group Site
Closed indefinitely since September 2014 due to debris flow and flooding hazards from the Chiwaukum Fire. Infrastructure has deteriorated during the closure. No reopening date has been announced.
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
Tumwater Group Site sits along Highway 2 in scenic Tumwater Canyon, at the confluence of Chiwaukum Creek and the Wenatchee River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The area offered access to fishing for trout and salmon, hiking, and winter activities including skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing at nearby Sno-Parks. The group site could accommodate up to 70 people and 40 vehicles, with a maximum trailer length of 50 feet. Facilities included a group shelter with fireplace, basketball court, flush toilets, and potable water. The group site fee was $100 per night when operational. The campground was closed in September 2014 due to safety concerns from debris flows and flooding caused by the Chiwaukum Fire. During the extended closure, the sewage treatment system became inoperable, hazard trees accumulated, and other infrastructure deteriorated. As of January 2026, the closure remains in effect indefinitely while the Forest Service evaluates redesign and repair options.
Directions
From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for about 10 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway. From the west, take Highway 2 east through Monroe and over Stevens Pass; the campground is approximately 20 miles east of the summit on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 548-2550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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