CampgroundsDB

Icewater Creek

Its 15 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night, and it is open from June to Snowfall. Icewater Creek is a National Forest campground near Ellensburg, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ellensburg, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Taneum Creek motorcycle trails: On Taneum Creek with access to the North Fork Taneum Trail and a beginner motorcycle loop (single track) starting in the campground. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
15
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,691 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
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.

47.1127, -120.9035 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Season and winter services

Icewater Creek is open from June to Snowfall , at 2,691 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Icewater Creek?
No. Icewater 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 Icewater Creek?
Camping at Icewater Creek costs Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night.
How many campsites does Icewater Creek have?
Icewater Creek has 15 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Icewater Creek?
No. Icewater Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Icewater Creek open?
Icewater Creek is open from June to Snowfall.
How long can you stay at Icewater Creek?
The stay limit at Icewater Creek is 14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Icewater Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. 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 Icewater Creek itself. 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 Icewater Creek?
Icewater Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Icewater Creek

fishypedia.com · 5.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Kiwanis Pond, whose mapped center point is 5.2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Kiwanis Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Milk Pond fishing (11 miles) , Lavender Lake fishing (13 miles) , and Indian Flat Pond fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Taneum Cle Elum · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night First-come Manastash Campground Ellensburg · National Forest Season Early June to Late October Fee Single Site: $5 per night First-come Riders Camp Ellensburg · National Forest Season Early June to Late October Fee Single Site: $5 per night First-come Teanaway Camping Area Cle Elum · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Ellensburg and campgrounds in Kittitas.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night
Get directions