White River Falls

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

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

A campsite with a picnic table at White River Falls Campground

The Wenatchee National Forest campground sign at the entrance

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A campsite with a picnic table at White River Falls Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

White River Falls sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Glacier Peak Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

White River Falls: The campground sits by a waterfall on the White River, 11 miles from Lake Wenatchee; the rocks by the river are very slippery. There is no trailer turnaround. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,194 ft

47.9527, -120.9397 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Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at White River Falls?

No. White River Falls 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 White River Falls?

Camping at White River Falls is free.

Is there drinking water at White River Falls?

No. White River Falls has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is White River Falls open?

As of 2026-09-29: Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

How long can you stay at White River Falls?

The stay limit at White River Falls is 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.

Is there cell service at White River Falls?

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 White River Falls. 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 White River Falls?

White River Falls is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around White River Falls

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 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 White River Falls, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 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 (closure, fee, water, notableFeature, photos), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo 4: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0

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