Graham Harbor Creek

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit, and it is open year-round. Graham Harbor Creek is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Shade: Shaded

Graham Harbor Creek sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 4

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

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

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Shade: Shaded
Elevation: 1,140 ft

48.0839, -120.4919 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Graham Harbor Creek is open year-round .

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Graham Harbor Creek?

No. Graham Harbor 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 Graham Harbor Creek?

Camping at Graham Harbor Creek costs Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit.

How many campsites does Graham Harbor Creek have?

Graham Harbor Creek has 4 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Graham Harbor Creek?

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

When is Graham Harbor Creek open?

As of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner). Normally, it is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Graham Harbor 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 Graham Harbor 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 Graham Harbor Creek?

Graham Harbor Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Graham Harbor Creek

fishypedia.com · 7.7 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 7.7 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 26 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 26 miles from Graham Harbor Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

First-come Graham Harbor Chelan · National Forest First-come Corral Creek Chelan · National Forest First-come Prince Creek Stehekin · National Forest First-come Safety Harbor Campground 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 (sites, water, season, fee, closure), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (sites, shade), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit

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