War Creek Campground
Located near the confluence of War Creek and the Twisp River, this forested campground has two sections. One section stretches along the seasonal War Creek and has long parking aprons that are well-suited to recreational vehicles. The sounds of Twisp River can be heard in the distance. There are a few sites in a small grassy meadow. Mature Douglas fir provide ample shade to most campsites. The other section is small and just off the roadway. It is best suited for smaller vehicles as well as tent campers. A thick middle and understory in both sections provide good privacy between some sites. There are trailheads nearby. Rattlesnakes occasionally seen in the area.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-noticesĀ |
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Reservations: | First Come First Served. |
Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
Fees: | $15/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. (2 vehicles per site maximum) |
Open Season: | May |
Usage: | Medium |
Best Season: | summer |
Busiest Season: | summer |
Restrictions: | Maximum stay limit is 14 days. |
Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
Water: | See link above in Current Conditions |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets Wheelchair Accessible. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-4000 |
General Information
Directions:From Twisp, Washington turn west off State Highway 20 onto paved Twisp River Road (county road #9114) which, at 12 miles, turns into forest road #44, and then at 2.4 more miles, turn left into War Creek Campground (14.4 total miles northwest of Twisp).
General Notes:
Trash receptacles are not provided.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Nearby access to Twisp River Trail #440 from north side of Twisp River Road #44 junction with War Creek Bridge Road.
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 10 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
Fire Information | Fire Rings |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Maximum length of some sites is 25 feet.
No. of Sites | 10 |
Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
Size Restrictions | Maximum length of some sites is 25 feet. |
Fire Information | Fire Rings |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
See Washington State Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet
Day Hiking
See Backpacking for more information
Backpacking
There are four trails located within 2 miles of the campground: War Creek Trail #408, Twisp River Trail #440, Eagle Creek Trail #410 and Oval Creek Trail #410A. Northwest Forest Pass, or it's equivalent (Golden Age, Golden Access, America the Beautiful Pass) required for parking at nearby trailheads. $5 day pass can be purchased at the trailheads.
Amenities
Camping trailer: | Self contained no hookups, maximum length of some sites is 25 feet. |
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Picnic tables: | At each site |
Tent camping: | |
Toilets: | Vault toilets are wheelchair accessible. |
Drinking water: | Hand pump in summer |