Finner Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night. Finner Creek is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft

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

Basalt Ridge Trail: Small creekside campground near the Chiwawa River, 17 miles from Lake Wenatchee, with trailhead access to Basalt Ridge. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 30 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and 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: 2,500 ft

47.9514, -120.7689 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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).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 Finner Creek?

No. Finner 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 Finner Creek?

Camping at Finner Creek costs Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night.

Is there drinking water at Finner Creek?

Yes, Finner Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.

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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).

How long can you stay at Finner Creek?

The stay limit at Finner Creek is 14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Finner 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 Finner 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 Finner Creek?

Finner Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Finner Creek

fishypedia.com · 8.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 8.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Finner Creek, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Leavenworth 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 (maxRvLengthFt, fee, closure, notableFeature), 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: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night

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