Klipchuck

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night, and it is open from May to Late October. Klipchuck is a National Forest campground near Mazama, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mazama, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Driveway Butte: Forested camp near Early Winters Creek with big trees and nearby hikes such as Driveway Butte. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

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
2,918 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
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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Season and winter services

Klipchuck is open from May to Late October , at 2,918 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Klipchuck?
No. Klipchuck 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 Klipchuck?
Camping at Klipchuck costs Single site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at Klipchuck?
Yes, Klipchuck has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Klipchuck open?
Klipchuck is open from May to Late October.
How long can you stay at Klipchuck?
The stay limit at Klipchuck is 14 consecutive days at one location; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Klipchuck?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Klipchuck. It shows none from T-Mobile or Verizon. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Klipchuck?
Klipchuck is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Klipchuck

More campgrounds: camping near Mazama and campgrounds in Okanogan.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night
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