Johnny Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $24 per night; double $48; additional vehicle $11. Johnny Creek is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 50 ft

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

Icicle Creek: Two loops near where Johnny Creek meets Icicle Creek, 12 miles from Leavenworth: Upper above Icicle Road, Lower beside the creek. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $24 per night; double $48; additional vehicle $11

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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 50 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: 2,400 ft

47.5982, -120.8174 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Johnny Creek?

No. Johnny 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 Johnny Creek?

Camping at Johnny Creek costs Single site: $24 per night; double $48; additional vehicle $11.

Is there drinking water at Johnny Creek?

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

How long can you stay at Johnny Creek?

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

Is there cell service at Johnny 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 Johnny 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 Johnny Creek?

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

Around Johnny Creek

fishypedia.com · 7.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Blackbird Island Pond, whose mapped center point is 7.2 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 Johnny Creek, in straight-line miles: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles), and Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Icicle Group Campground Leavenworth · National Forest First-come Ida Creek Leavenworth · National Forest

First-come Bridge Creek Leavenworth · National Forest

Reservable Bridge Creek Group Site Leavenworth · National Forest

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, elevationFt, fee, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single site: $24 per night; double $48; additional vehicle $11

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