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Klipchuck Campground

This forested campground is located near Early Winters Creek and has majestic trees with a stream and hiking opportunities nearby such as Driveway Butte

Reservations

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

General Information

Typically May - Late October

50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. Applies to fee for site occupied by the pass holder.

2 tents OR one RV and one tent maximum per site. 

Early Winters Creek is closed to fishing.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

Payment options: use a mobile phone to Scan & Pay. 

*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to Scan & Pay on-site, even without service.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.5966

Longitude: -120.5128

Elevation

2,900 feet

Directions

From Winthrop, drive 17.6 miles west on the North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20. Turn right onto NF-300 and drive about 1.3 miles until the campground. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Other Amenities

Trash receptacles provided.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

Access to Driveway Butte Trail #481 nearby. 

Biking - Road Cycling Info

Along the Northern Tier Long Distance Bicycle Route. 

Scenic Driving Info

North Cascades Scenic Highway, part of Cascade Loop Scenic Drive. 

Last updated September 16, 2025