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Scooteney Park and Campground

Its 36 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $15 per night; $7.50 with a Golden Age Passport or Access Pass, and it is open from mid-April to mid-October. Scooteney Park and Campground is a Bureau of Reclamation campground near Connell, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

Bureau of Reclamation · Connell, Washington

Managed by
Bureau of Reclamation
Hookups
None

Scooteney Reservoir: Multiple boat ramps and a small dock; year-round fishing for walleye, bass, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish and common carp. (usbr.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
Bureau of Reclamation
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$15 per night; $7.50 with a Golden Age Passport or Access Pass

Source: usbr.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
36
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: usbr.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: usbr.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
928 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.1 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Inland Cellular LLC
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Scooteney Park and Campground is open from mid-April to mid-October , at 928 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: A campground water-line break has cut potable water and closed the flush toilets; vault and portable toilets are open. Repairs expected by Oct. 5. The campground closes for the season Oct. 16; day use stays open.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Scooteney Park and Campground?
No. Scooteney Park and Campground 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 Scooteney Park and Campground?
Camping at Scooteney Park and Campground costs $15 per night; $7.50 with a Golden Age Passport or Access Pass.
How many campsites does Scooteney Park and Campground have?
Scooteney Park and Campground has 36 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Scooteney Park and Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Scooteney Park and Campground.
Does Scooteney Park and Campground have RV hookups?
No. Scooteney Park and Campground has no hookups. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Scooteney Park and Campground?
Yes, Scooteney Park and Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Scooteney Park and Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Scooteney Park and Campground.
When is Scooteney Park and Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: A campground water-line break has cut potable water and closed the flush toilets; vault and portable toilets are open. Repairs expected by Oct. 5. The campground closes for the season Oct. 16; day use stays open. Normally, it is open from mid-April to mid-October.
Are generators allowed at Scooteney Park and Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Scooteney Park and Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T at Scooteney Park and Campground. It shows none at Scooteney Park and Campground from Inland Cellular LLC, though Inland Cellular LLC shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Scooteney Park and Campground?
Scooteney Park and Campground is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Around Scooteney Park and Campground

fishypedia.com · 5 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Powerline Lake, whose mapped center point is 5 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Powerline Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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