Chewuch

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Winthrop, WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chewuch to be notified when sites open up.

Remote, scenic campground in an open pine forest along the river with clean facilities and low crowds. One reviewer noted it was gorgeous with lots of trees and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: Golden Eagle, Bobcat, Black-backed Woodpecker, Townsend's Solitaire, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Alligator Lizard, and American Red Squirrel present in the area

Insider tips for Chewuch: First-come, first-served only—arrive early, especially in summer months Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Only 1 site total, so expect very limited availability Running water and vaulted toilets available on-site

Skip Chewuch if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You visit July—fallen trees during storms pose safety risks. You require guaranteed reservations—first-come, first-served only. You visit November through April—seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Chewuch: September-October — Verified reviewer visited late September and reported clean conditions with no crowds. April-May — Spring break camping possible, though reviewers noted it was cold.

Nearby campgrounds: Camp 4 (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf) (Winthrop, WA), Falls Creek (Winthrop, WA), Nice (Winthrop, WA), Flat (Winthrop, WA).