Phelps Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $22 per night. Phelps Creek is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft
Access road: Mixed paved and unpaved

Phelps Creek 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: Single Site: $22 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Tent sites: 7
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, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Access road: Mixed paved and unpaved
Elevation: 3,000 ft

48.0701, -120.8497 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed due to a road washout on the Chiwawa River Road.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Phelps Creek?

No. Phelps 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 Phelps Creek?

Camping at Phelps Creek costs Single Site: $22 per night.

How many campsites does Phelps Creek have?

Phelps Creek has 7 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Phelps Creek?

No. Phelps Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Phelps Creek open?

As of 2026-09-29: Closed due to a road washout on the Chiwawa River Road.

How long can you stay at Phelps Creek?

The stay limit at Phelps Creek is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps Creek?

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

Around Phelps Creek

fishypedia.com · 18 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 18 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 Phelps Creek, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, accessRoad, closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $22 per night

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