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Ida Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night. Ida Creek is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
30 ft

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

Icicle Creek: At the confluence of Ida Creek and Icicle Creek, 13 miles up Icicle Road from Leavenworth. (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

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
2,500 ft

47.6068, -120.8478 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ida Creek?
No. Ida 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 Ida Creek?
Camping at Ida Creek costs Single site: $24 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night.
Is there drinking water at Ida Creek?
No. Ida Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Ida Creek?
The stay limit at Ida Creek is 14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Ida 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 Ida 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 Ida Creek?
Ida Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ida Creek

fishypedia.com · 8.6 miles

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

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Ida Creek, in straight-line miles: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), and Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Johnny Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single site: $24 per night; double $48; additional vehicle $11 Reservable Chatter Creek Group Site Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Chatter Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season May to October Fee Single Site: $24 per night Reservable Icicle Group Campground Leavenworth · National Forest Season May to October Fee $152 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Leavenworth and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

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