Snowberry Bowl

Its 9 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, Double Site: $30 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Snowberry Bowl is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 25 ft

Snowberry Bowl 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: $15 per night, Double Site: $30 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 9
Tent sites: 7
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 25 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets and fire rings.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,000 ft

47.9595, -120.2897 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Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Snowberry Bowl?

No. Snowberry Bowl 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 Snowberry Bowl?

Camping at Snowberry Bowl costs Single Site: $15 per night, Double Site: $30 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

How many campsites does Snowberry Bowl have?

Snowberry Bowl has 9 campsites, including 7 tent sites.

Does Snowberry Bowl have RV hookups?

No. Snowberry Bowl has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet.

When is Snowberry Bowl open?

As of 2026-09-29: Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

How long can you stay at Snowberry Bowl?

The stay limit at Snowberry Bowl is 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.

Is there cell service at Snowberry Bowl?

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 Snowberry Bowl. 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 Snowberry Bowl?

Snowberry Bowl is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Snowberry Bowl

fishypedia.com · 5.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 5.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 14 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 14 miles from Snowberry Bowl 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 (6.1 miles) , Dry Lake fishing (6.3 miles) , and Roses Lake fishing (7.3 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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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, maxRvLengthFt, hookups, fee, closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night, Double Site: $30 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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