Phelps Creek Campground/Horse Camp


Area Status: Closed

Located near the confluence of Phelps Creek and the Chiwawa River, about 23 miles from Fish Lake, there are 7 tent sites and 6 equestrian sites at this campground.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: The 12 mile section of Chiwawa River road that is gravel and dirt is very rough and may not be suitable for low clearance vehicles. 
Operational Hours: Closes 10/8/23
Fees:
  • Site: $18 / night   
  • Extra vehicle: $7 / night
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Trailers 30 ft. max.
Closest Towns: Leavenworth, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (2)
Passes: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Wenatchee River Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Leavenworth, WA, head north on US-2 West for 15 miles. Then turn right on WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Go right on Chiwawa Loop Road and stay right at the intersection. Then take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and follow it for about 22 miles. Road becomes gravel/dirt at 11 mile point. Continue another 12 miles to campground.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 13 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

No. of Sites 13 single site(s)
Pavement Type for Parking Native Material
Reservation Info Not reservable
Hookup - Water No
Size Restrictions 30 ft. max.
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No
No. of Accessible sites None

Horse Camping

No. of Sites 13 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

Horse Riding

Picnicking

Picnic tables are available at this site for day use.

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
48.0697

  Longitude : 
-120.849

  Elevation : 
2800