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Owhi

Its 22 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $22 per night, and it is open from Early June to Late October. Owhi is a National Forest campground near Roslyn, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Roslyn, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Owhi sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Alpine Lakes Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Cooper Lake: A walk-in, tent-only campground on Cooper Lake, with non-motorized boating. (fs.usda.gov)

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

Total sites
22
Tent sites
22
Walk-in sites
22
  • ✓ 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

Elevation
2,800 ft

47.4244, -121.1697 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Owhi is open from Early June to Late October , at 2,800 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Owhi?
No. Owhi 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 Owhi?
Camping at Owhi costs Single Site: $22 per night.
How many campsites does Owhi have?
Owhi has 22 campsites, including 22 tent sites and 22 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Owhi?
No. Owhi has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Owhi open?
Owhi is open from Early June to Late October.
How long can you stay at Owhi?
The stay limit at Owhi is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Owhi?
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 Owhi. 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 Owhi?
Owhi is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Owhi

fishypedia.com · 0.4 miles

Owhi sits on Cooper Lake, 0.4 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Cooper Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Owhi, in straight-line miles: Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), Franklin Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), and Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Salmon La Sac Campground Roslyn · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $27 per night Reservable Cayuse Horse Camp Roslyn · National Forest Season Late May to Mid September Fee Single Site: $27 per night; Double Site: $54 per night First-come Little Salmon Roslyn · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Red Mountain Campground Roslyn · National Forest Season Late May to Early October Fee Single Site: $22 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Roslyn and campgrounds in Kittitas.

Sources

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