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Chatter Creek Group Site

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: LEAVENWORTH, WA, WA

Price: From $152 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beneath a canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Chatter Creek, this campground offers a serene setting for groups and large gatherings.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Chatter Creek Group Campground has one large site that can accommodate up to 45 people and 12 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a group campfire ring, drinking water and accessible vault toilets.Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views,

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chatter-creek-group-site to be notified when sites open up.

Located on the banks of Chatter Creek beneath a canopy of pine and fir, this group campground offers a serene setting for large gatherings with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, cascade golden-mantled ground squirrels, cedar waxwings, American dippers, and western tanagers present in the area.

Insider tips for Chatter Creek Group Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Cast a line into Chatter Creek pools for trout fishing

Skip Chatter Creek Group Site if: You need RV hookups. You are visiting outside May through October. You want to camp alone - this is a group site.

Best time to visit Chatter Creek Group Site: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Rock Island (Leavenworth, WA), Ida Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Blackpine Cr Horsecamp (Leavenworth, WA), Johnny Creek (Leavenworth, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Chatter Creek Group Site

Cell signal at Chatter Creek Group Site (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.

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    LEAVENWORTH, WA, WA★ 5 (4 reviews)From $152/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Beneath a canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Chatter Creek, this campground offers a serene setting for groups and large gatherings.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Chatter Creek Group Campground has one large site that can accommodate up to 45 people and 12 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a group campfire ring, drinking water and accessible vault toilets.Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV22 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites1 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You are visiting outside May through October✕ You want to camp alone - this is a group site

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

    Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

    Cast a line into Chatter Creek pools for trout fishing

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Mountain goats, cascade golden-mantled ground squirrels, cedar waxwings, American dippers, and western tanagers present in the area.

    Location

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    509-548-3026· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Seattle take Highway 2 East through Monroe and then over Stevens' Pass. Take a right on Icicle River Road and follow road approximately 16 miles. The campground will be on the right. From the East take Highway 2 West through Leavenworth. Take a left on Icicle River Road and follow road approximately 16 miles. The campground will be on the right. From the South take Highway 97 North to Highway 2. Take Highway 2 West through Leavenworth. Take a left on Icicle River Road and follow road approx

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Chatter Creek Group Site cost per night?+
    Chatter Creek Group Site costs $152 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Chatter Creek Group Site open?+
    Chatter Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Chatter Creek Group Site have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Chatter Creek Group Site?+
    Chatter Creek Group Site can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Chatter Creek Group Site?+
    Chatter Creek Group Site is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Chatter Creek Group Site?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Chatter Creek Group Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Chatter Creek Group Site open, and what are check-in times?+
    Chatter Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $152 /night★ 5 (4)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Johnny Creek

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