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Meadow Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Meadow 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

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

Chiwawa River: The campground sits on the Chiwawa River about 6 miles from Fish Lake, with river access. (fs.usda.gov)

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
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,246 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.5 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
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.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Meadow Creek?
No. Meadow 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 Meadow Creek?
Camping at Meadow Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at Meadow Creek?
No. Meadow Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Meadow Creek?
The stay limit at Meadow Creek is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Meadow Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.5 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away. 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 Meadow Creek itself. 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 Meadow Creek?
Meadow Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Meadow Creek

fishypedia.com · 2.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 2.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 29 miles from Meadow 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 Meadow Creek, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Grouse Creek Group Site Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Overnight Use: First-come Goose Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single site: $22 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night Reservable Lake Wenatchee State Park Leavenworth · State Park Season Year-round Fee Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51 Reservable Nason Creek Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $27 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Leavenworth and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

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