Grouse Mountain

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Grouse Mountain is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Fall color on a Forest Service road above Lake Chelan near the campground. Photo: brewbooks, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by: National Forest

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

Devil's Backbone trails: Drive-to tent sites near the Devil's Backbone, Pot Peak and Angle Peak trails above Lake Chelan. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,502 ft

47.9882, -120.3102 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).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

No. Grouse Mountain 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 Grouse Mountain?

Camping at Grouse Mountain is free.

How many campsites does Grouse Mountain have?

Grouse Mountain has 4 campsites, including 4 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Grouse Mountain?

No. Grouse Mountain has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Grouse Mountain 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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).

Is there cell service at Grouse Mountain?

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 Grouse Mountain. 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 Grouse Mountain?

Grouse Mountain is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Grouse Mountain

fishypedia.com · 3.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 3.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 16 miles from Grouse Mountain in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Antilon (Lower) fishing (7.2 miles) , Dry Lake fishing (8.2 miles) , and Roses Lake fishing (9.3 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Snowberry Bowl Chelan · National Forest

Reservable Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park Manson · State Park First-come Deer Point 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
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, water, closure, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: brewbooks, CC BY-SA 2.0

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