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Goose Creek

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

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Chiwawa motorcycle trails: Along Goose Creek near the Chiwawa River, with access to motorcycle trails. (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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

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
2,300 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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.

47.8395, -120.6494 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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).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 Goose Creek?
No. Goose 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 Goose Creek?
Camping at Goose Creek costs Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night.
Is there drinking water at Goose Creek?
Yes, Goose Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Goose 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 Goose Creek?
The stay limit at Goose Creek is 14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Goose Creek?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Goose Creek. It shows none at Goose Creek from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 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 Goose Creek?
Goose Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Goose Creek

fishypedia.com · 2.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 2.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 27 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 27 miles from Goose Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Goose 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

First-come, first-served Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night
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