Ruffed Grouse

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Ruffed Grouse is a National Forest campground near Winthrop, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Winthrop, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 35 ft

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

Eightmile Creek and Pasayten Wilderness trails: Forested campground on Eightmile Creek near the Copper Glance Trail #519; Hidden Lakes Trail #477 and Larch Creek Trail #502 at the end of Eightmile Road lead into the Pasayten Wilderness. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 35 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,131 ft

48.6800, -120.2585 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ruffed Grouse?

No. Ruffed Grouse 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 Ruffed Grouse?

Camping at Ruffed Grouse costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

Is there drinking water at Ruffed Grouse?

No. Ruffed Grouse has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Ruffed Grouse?

The stay limit at Ruffed Grouse is 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.

Is there cell service at Ruffed Grouse?

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 Ruffed Grouse. 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 Ruffed Grouse?

Ruffed Grouse is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ruffed Grouse

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Pearrygin Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Pearrygin Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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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 (maxRvLengthFt, water, fee, reservationSystem, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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