White Pass Lake Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late May after snowmelt and closing in mid-October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted through Recreation.gov. No potable water available.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
White Pass Lake Campground, also known as Leech Lake Campground, occupies a scenic position on the northeastern shore of Leech Lake at 4,400 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground's 10 sites serve as a staging area for Pacific Crest Trail hikers and a destination for anglers seeking the lake's fly-fishing-only waters. Facilities are primitive but functional: vault toilets and a dumpster are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. A boat launch accommodates non-motorized watercraft only. The campground is operated by White Pass Company under a special use permit. Trailer length is restricted to 20 feet maximum, making this unsuitable for larger RVs. The area sees moderate use and offers additional recreation opportunities including day hiking, backpacking, and picnicking with views of the surrounding Cascade terrain.
Directions
From Naches, WA, travel west on Highway 12 W for 4.4 miles. Turn left to stay on Highway 12 W and travel 33.7 miles. Turn right at the Pacific Crest Trail access road and go 0.2 mile. Turn left onto Forest Road 498 and go 0.1 mile.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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