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Margaret McKenny Campground

Its 25 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Margaret McKenny Campground is a State Forest campground near Rochester, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

State Forest · Rochester, Washington

Managed by
State Forest
Max RV length
34 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
25
Accessible sites
1
Max RV length
34 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
303 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away, 5G about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.1 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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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Margaret McKenny Campground is closed for summer 2026 due to hazard tree mitigation.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Margaret McKenny Campground?
No. Margaret McKenny Campground 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 Margaret McKenny Campground?
Camping at Margaret McKenny Campground costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Margaret McKenny Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Margaret McKenny Campground have?
Margaret McKenny Campground has 25 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Margaret McKenny Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Margaret McKenny Campground.
Are dogs allowed at Margaret McKenny Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Margaret McKenny Campground.
When is Margaret McKenny Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Margaret McKenny Campground is closed for summer 2026 due to hazard tree mitigation.
Is there cell service at Margaret McKenny Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Margaret McKenny Campground. It shows none at Margaret McKenny Campground from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and 5G about 0.2 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Margaret McKenny Campground?
Yes, Margaret McKenny Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Margaret McKenny Campground?
Margaret McKenny Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Margaret McKenny Campground

fishypedia.com · 6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Black Lake, whose mapped center point is 6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Black Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Summit Lake fishing (9.2 miles) , Munn Lake fishing (9.5 miles) , Ward Lake fishing (10 miles) , Offutt Lake fishing (11 miles) , and Hicks Lake fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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