Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Leavenworth, WA, WA
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Budget-friendly horseback riding campground at $20/night in the scenic Leavenworth area with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access allows spontaneous visits without advance reservations.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats and American pikas present in the area; also expect Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrels, yellow-pine chipmunks, Douglas's squirrels, American dippers, northern harriers, red crossbills, and western tanagers.
Insider tips for Blackpine Cr Horsecamp: Arrive early to claim one of only 1 available tent site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option if available No cell service guaranteed in this remote area; plan accordingly
Skip Blackpine Cr Horsecamp if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground. You require guaranteed reservations—first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Blackpine Cr Horsecamp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Island (Leavenworth, WA), Chatter Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA), Ida Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Johnny Creek (Leavenworth, WA).
Cell signal at Blackpine Cr Horsecamp (Leavenworth, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
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Arrive early to claim one of only 1 available tent site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option if available
No cell service guaranteed in this remote area; plan accordingly
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
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