Chewuch

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open from May to October. Chewuch is a National Forest campground near Winthrop, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Winthrop, Washington

The Chewuch Campground sign among ponderosa pines

The fee-area board and self-service pay station at Chewuch Campground

A vault toilet among the pines at Chewuch Campground

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The Chewuch Campground sign among ponderosa pines. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 35 ft

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

Chewuch River: Set in ponderosa pine on the Chewuch River 15 miles north of Winthrop; the East and West Chewuch roads make a popular road-bike route. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 35 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,248 ft

48.6741, -120.1375 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Chewuch is open from May to October , at 2,248 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Chewuch?

No. Chewuch 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 Chewuch?

Camping at Chewuch costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Is there drinking water at Chewuch?

Yes, Chewuch has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Chewuch open?

Chewuch is open from May to October.

How long can you stay at Chewuch?

The stay limit at Chewuch is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Chewuch?

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 Chewuch. 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 Chewuch?

Chewuch is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Chewuch

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Pearrygin Lake, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Pearrygin Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Winthrop and campgrounds in Okanogan.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (maxRvLengthFt, season, notableFeature, reservationSystem, fee, water, toilets), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night

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