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Mystery

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Group Site: $40 per night, and it is open from Late May to October. Mystery is a National Forest campground near Twisp, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Twisp, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Mystery 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 Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Twisp River Trail: Small forested group camp on the Twisp River about 12.5 miles west of Twisp; Williams Creek Trailhead is 0.3 mile away and trails lead into the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Group Site: $40 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Group sites
1
  • ✓ 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

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,802 ft

48.4020, -120.4720 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Mystery is open from Late May to October , at 2,802 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Mystery?
No. Mystery 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 Mystery?
Camping at Mystery costs Group Site: $40 per night.
How many campsites does Mystery have?
Mystery has 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Mystery?
No. Mystery has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Mystery open?
Mystery is open from Late May to October.
How long can you stay at Mystery?
The stay limit at Mystery is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Mystery?
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 Mystery. 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 Mystery?
Mystery is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Mystery

fishypedia.com · 11 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 11 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Poplar Flat Twisp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 First-come South Creek Twisp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night First-come War Creek Campground Twisp · National Forest Season May to October Fee Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night First-come Roads End Twisp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Twisp and campgrounds in Okanogan.

Sources

First-come, first-served Group Site: $40 per night
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