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Sahara Creek Camp

Its 30 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Sahara Creek Camp is a State Forest campground near Ashford, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Ashford, Washington

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
30
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
7 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,509 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sahara Creek Camp?
No. Sahara Creek Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sahara Creek Camp?
Camping at Sahara Creek Camp costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Sahara Creek Camp?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Sahara Creek Camp have?
Sahara Creek Camp has 30 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Sahara Creek Camp?
Yes, Sahara Creek Camp has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Sahara Creek Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sahara Creek Camp.
How long can you stay at Sahara Creek Camp?
The stay limit at Sahara Creek Camp is 7 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Sahara Creek Camp?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Sahara Creek Camp. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Sahara Creek Camp?
Sahara Creek Camp is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Sahara Creek Camp

fishypedia.com · 4.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Mineral Lake, whose mapped center point is 4.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Mineral Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 27 miles

Mud Mountain Lake's mapped center point is 27 miles from Sahara Creek Camp in a straight line. Current water level: Mud Mountain Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Sahara Creek Camp, in straight-line miles: Comet Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), and Narada Falls (waterfall, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Elbe Hills ORV Campground Ashford · State Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Anderson Lake Campground Ashford · State Forest Season May to October Fee Not on record Reservable Big Creek Campground Elbe · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night Reservable Rocky Point Campground Eatonville · Other Agency Season Not on record Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Ashford and campgrounds in Pierce.

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First-come, first-served No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
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