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Twisp River Horse Camp
This forested horse camp is located in the southwest end of Twisp River Area. Gives access to nearby trails Twisp River Trail #440, South Creek Trail #401 and the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
Loading ramp, hitch rails and feed stations are available.
Campground area is intended for stock users. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. This camp is maintained by the Methow Valley Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington.
No trash receptacles provided.
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: | Interpretive Site, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $10/Night for single unit plus $5 per extra vehicle. (2 vehicles per site maximum) |
| Open Season: | June |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | August |
| Busiest Season: | August |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply in Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. A backcountry permit is required from North Cascades National Park to camp on the National Park. A backcountry pemit can be obtained at the National Park Service office in Marblemount or week-days at Methow Valley Ranger District office in Winthrop. Motorized or mechanized vehicles are prohibited. Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). |
| Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
| Water: | No drinking water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet Wheelchair Accessible |
| Passes: | Recreation Pass is required for parking or camping in this horse campground. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District 509 996-4003 |
General Information
Directions:Turn west off State Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County road #9114 (Twisp River road), that turns into forest road #44. After War Creek campground, cross the Twisp River and continue on forest road #4430 which turns into forest road #4435, drive to the end of the road, about 22.6 miles northwest of Twisp.
General Notes:
No trash receptacles provided.
Activities
Campground Camping
Campground area is intended for stock users.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Lake fishing in nearby Louis Lake. Washington State fishing license is required and all state game laws apply.
Horse Camping
| No. of Sites | 12 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
| Fire Information | Fire Rings |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | interpretive information |
|---|---|
| Camping trailer: | Maximum length of campsite is 30 feet. |
| Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
| Tent camping: | Available |
| Parking: | with stock ramp, and hitch rail |
| Toilets: | vault toilets |
| Drinking water: | No potable water - only stock water available |