Corral Creek

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit: $10 per day or $75 per season (May 1 to October 31), and it is open year-round. Corral Creek is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by: National Forest

Corral Creek sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Chelan boat-in dock: A boat-in campground with a floating dock for six boats and good protection from down-lake winds. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit: $10 per day or $75 per season (May 1 to October 31)

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 4
Tent sites: 4

✓ 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

48.0454, -120.4393 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Corral Creek is open year-round .

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest page shows the site closed for the 2026 Little Giant Fire.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Corral Creek?

No. Corral 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 Corral Creek?

Camping at Corral Creek costs Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit: $10 per day or $75 per season (May 1 to October 31).

How many campsites does Corral Creek have?

Corral Creek has 4 campsites, including 4 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Corral Creek?

No. Corral Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Corral Creek open?

As of 2026-09-29: The forest page shows the site closed for the 2026 Little Giant Fire. Normally, it is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Corral Creek?

The stay limit at Corral Creek is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Corral 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 Corral 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 Corral Creek?

Corral Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Corral Creek

fishypedia.com · 4.5 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 4.5 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 23 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 23 miles from Corral Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

First-come Safety Harbor Campground Chelan · National Forest First-come Graham Harbor Chelan · National Forest First-come Graham Harbor Creek Chelan · National Forest First-come Junior Point Chelan · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (fee, sites, water, closure, notableFeature, season, reservationSystem, toilets, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit: $10 per day or $75 per season (May 1 to October 31)

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