Pitch your tent and get out your bug spray — it’s camping time! And the PNW boasts some of the BEST camping in the whole country. Take a look at what’s around.

Camping

Wenatchee Confluence State Park (~2 mi)

Riverside camping with tent & RV sites, restrooms, boat ramps, swimming, fishing, and trails through wetland and river environments at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers

Lincoln Rock State Park (~7 mi)

86-acre park on Lake Entiat offering campsites with lake access, boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and scenic views of Swakane Canyon

Squilchuck State Park (~8 mi)

Set beneath Mission Ridge, this park offers group camping (no RV hookups), hiking, trail biking, cross-country skiing, and birdwatching on its 249-acre site

Wenatchee River County Park (~6 mi)

An RV-focused county park with 49 spacious sites (mostly full hookups), plus showers, laundry, playground, volleyball, ping-pong, and riverside trails; tent camping not allowed.

Lake Wenatchee State Park (~25 mi)

A large 492-acre lakeside park split into north & south shore zones, offering waterfront camping, boating, fishing, swimming, trails (hiking, biking, equestrian), plus winter skiing and snowmobiling.

Daroga State Park (~21 mi)

Riverfront campground with tent & RV sites, basic amenities, and access to the Columbia River recreation.

Nason Creek Campground (~19 mi)

Forest Service site nestled along Nason Creek, featuring 70 single and 3 double sites, flush toilets, water spigots, fire rings/grills, with close access to Lake Wenatchee. A base for hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, and winter sports

Icicle Group Campground

• Type: Tent‑only group site (max 30 people/6 vehicles)

• Location: Banks of Icicle Creek, ~10 mi from Leavenworth off Icicle Road (Forest Rd 7600)

• Amenities: Picnic tables, fire pit, portable toilets; no potable water—bring your own or fetch from the creek

• Fee: $152/night; available May–October; reservations required

Eightmile Campground

• Type: Single and double family sites (41 singles, 4 doubles)

• Location: Along Icicle Creek ~8 miles from Leavenworth on Icicle River Road

• Amenities: Picnic tables, fire rings, hand‑pump water; no electrical hookups, extra vehicle fee $10/night

• Setting: Under mixed pine and fir canopy beside creek—great for hiking, fishing, biking, and accessing Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Bridge Creek Campground

• Type: Small developed site; mix of reservable group area + 6 single sites

• Location: About 9 mi from Leavenworth near the confluence of Bridge Creek and Icicle Creek

• Amenities: Basic picnic setup; water/restrooms typically available; first‑come single sites

• Booking: Group site is reservable; singles likely walk‑in

Ready to Book Your Campsite?

Most popular spots around the Wenatchee Valley fill up fast, especially for summer weekends! Here's where to find and reserve your campsite:

• Washington State Parks – parks.wa.gov
  (Reservations open 9 months in advance. Book early for Lake Wenatchee, Lincoln Rock, and Wenatchee Confluence!)

• Recreation.gov – recreation.gov
  (Covers campgrounds in national forests like Okanogan-Wenatchee.)

• Hipcamp – hipcamp.com
  (Private land rentals, often with unique or last-minute options.)

• KOA – koa.com
  (Family-friendly sites with lots of amenities.)

Mom tip: Some campsites release cancellations or no-shows the week of. Check back often or try midweek stays for more availability!