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Kachess Campground
Kachess Campground is a pleasant 5-1/2 mile drive from Interstate 90, Exit 62. The 92 acre Forest Service facility is located on the northwest shore of Kachess Lake with Little Kachess Lake to the immediate north. Set in dense old-growth evergreens and surrounded by high mountains, Kachess Campground has over 100 campsites and one group campsite (by reservation only). It is an excellent location for family camping.
There are two boat launches and a picnic area. These water access points accommodate cartoppers and trailer boats and there is parking for vehicles & trailers. The south boat launch is paved; and the north boat launch is maintained gravel. On busy summer weekends, the boat launch and day use parking areas fill up fast.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Off Season, No Services |
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| Reservations: | Single, Double and Group sites: 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at recreation.gov. Some campsites are first come, first served. |
| Fees: | Single Campsite: $24; Double Campsite: $45; Group Site: $130 ; Extra vehicle: $8 , (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle. If primary vehicle fills the parking pad, no additional vehicles will be allowed. Day use: $8/vehicle/day. |
| Open Season: | Early June - mid-September |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Easton, Washington and Cle Elum, Washington |
| Water: | yes |
| Restroom: | Flush and VaultToilets |
| Passes: | 50% discount for camping single site or day use fee, with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. Discount does not apply to double or group sites. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire - ExplorUS |
| Information Center: | Cle Elum Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Cle Elum, travel west on I-90 for about 20 miles. Take Exit 62 and follow Kachess Lake Road for 5-1/2 miles to campground, which is on the right.
8000 Lake Kachess Road, Easton WA
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 124 single site(s), 24 double site(s), 1 group site for up to 50 persons |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/kachess/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70286 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 124 single site(s), 24 double site(s), 1 group site for up to 50 persons |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Native Material |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/kachess/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70286 |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
Group Camping
One group campsite is available by reservation only. The site has one vault toilet, several picnic tables, a large fire ring and parking. Up to 50 are allowed at the group site.
| No. of Sites | 1 group site that will accomodate up to 50 persons |
| Reservation Info | Group site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/kachess/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70286 |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Kachess Lake is an irrigation reservoir that serves agriculture in the lower Kittitas Valley and Yakima County. Water levels will vary, and typically drop in late summer. The paved boat ramp may be out of service due to low water by mid-August depending on drawdown due to irrigation demands. The primitive boat launch at the north end of the campground near Box Canyon Creek is typically dry by early July.
| Hours of Operation: | Campground is open 24 hours per day. Quiet hours 10pm - 6am Gate house hours Thursday through Sunday 8am - 6pm |
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