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Klipchuck Campground
This forested campground is located near Early Winters Creek, has majestic trees with a stream and good hiking opportunites nearby. Units combinable to accommodate groups.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | First come first served |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: | $20/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle.(2 vehicles maximum per site) 2 tentw or RV and one tent maximum per site. |
| Open Season: | May - end of October |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Busiest Season: | summer |
| Restrictions: | Maximum stay limit is 14 days. Before fishing check Washington State Fishing Regulations, as Early Winters Creek is closed to fishing. |
| Closest Towns: | Mazama, WA |
| Water: | See link above in Current Conditions |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet 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:Located one mile off North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20 on the right side of the highway, nineteen miles northwest of Winthrop.
General Notes:
Trash receptacles provided.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 46 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
| Fire Information | Fire Rings |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Maximum length of site is 34 feet.
| No. of Sites | 46 single site(s) |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Native Material |
| Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | 34 ft. max. |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Fire Information | Fire Rings |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Driveway Butte Trail #481 is nearby, at the entrance to the campground, the beginning of the trail follows an old skid road uphill for the first half mile then becomes more of a trail as it heads up towards a small pass. The trail enters timber then emerges into open meadows below the butte. A recreation pass required on your car for trailhead parking ($5.00 day pass available for purchase at trailhead).
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Some sites length is 34 feet maximum. |
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| Picnic tables: | at each site |
| Tent camping: | Yes |
| Toilets: | vault toilets |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Campground fee |
| Accessible: | wheelchair accessible toilets |
| Drinking water: | on in summer |