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Cascade Creek

Its 2 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Cascade Creek is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Cascade Creek sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Chelan Lakeshore Trail: A hike-in lakeside site on Lakeshore Trail #1247 between Prince Creek and Moore Point campgrounds; no boat dock. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
2
Tent sites
2
Walk-in sites
2
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,140 ft

48.1987, -120.5486 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cascade Creek?
No. Cascade Creek 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 Cascade Creek?
Camping at Cascade Creek is free.
How many campsites does Cascade Creek have?
Cascade Creek has 2 campsites, including 2 tent sites and 2 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Cascade Creek?
No. Cascade Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Cascade Creek?
The stay limit at Cascade Creek is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Cascade Creek?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Cascade Creek. 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.
Who manages Cascade Creek?
Cascade Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cascade Creek

fishypedia.com · 15 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 15 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Refrigerator Harbor Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Not on record First-come Lucerne Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Domke Lake Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Domke Falls Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31)

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

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