Grasshopper Meadows

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Grasshopper Meadows is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

White River below the campground, near Lake Wenatchee

White River Falls, about 1.7 km from the campground

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White River below the campground, near Lake Wenatchee. Photo: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft

Grasshopper Meadows sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 30 ft

✓ 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: 2,029 ft

47.9405, -120.9262 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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).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 Grasshopper Meadows?

No. Grasshopper Meadows 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 Grasshopper Meadows?

Camping at Grasshopper Meadows is free.

Is there drinking water at Grasshopper Meadows?

No. Grasshopper Meadows has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

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of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).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

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

Is there cell service at Grasshopper Meadows?

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 Grasshopper Meadows. 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 Grasshopper Meadows?

Grasshopper Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Grasshopper Meadows

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 13 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 Grasshopper Meadows, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 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
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (maxRvLengthFt, water, closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo 2: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0

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