Red Mountain Campground

Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $22 per night, and it is open from Late May to Early October. Red Mountain Campground is a National Forest campground near Roslyn, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Roslyn, Washington

Managed by: National Forest

Red Mountain Campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Cle Elum River: Along the Cle Elum River just north of Cle Elum Lake, with wading pools for cooling off in summer. (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: 10

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.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: 2,300 ft

47.3666, -121.1023 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Red Mountain Campground is open from Late May to Early October , at 2,300 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Red Mountain Campground?

No. Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain Campground?

Camping at Red Mountain Campground costs Single Site: $22 per night.

How many campsites does Red Mountain Campground have?

Red Mountain Campground has 10 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Red Mountain Campground?

No. Red Mountain Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Red Mountain Campground open?

Red Mountain Campground is open from Late May to Early October.

How long can you stay at Red Mountain Campground?

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

Is there cell service at Red Mountain Campground?

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 Red Mountain Campground. 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 Red Mountain Campground?

Red Mountain Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Red Mountain Campground

fishypedia.com · 5.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cooper Lake, whose mapped center point is 5.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cooper Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Red Mountain Campground, in straight-line miles: Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), Franklin Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Little Salmon Roslyn · National Forest

First-come French Cabin Roslyn · National Forest

First-come Cle Elum River Ronald · National Forest

Reservable Cle Elum River Group Site Roslyn · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Roslyn and campgrounds in Kittitas.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, season, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (sites), 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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