Chiwawa Horse Camp

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside

Location: Coles Corner, 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

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

Budget-friendly horse camp with fire rings and picnic tables. One reviewer praised it as a beautiful loop of camping spots.

Wildlife alert: Mule deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels, and various bird species present. Garter snakes and Northern Alligator Lizards also documented in the area.

Insider tips for Chiwawa Horse Camp: First-come, first-served only — no reservations available. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment. Inspect tent spot carefully for ant hills before setting up camp.

Skip Chiwawa Horse Camp if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require guaranteed site availability — must arrive in person during peak season.. You prefer soft camping surfaces — sites have gravel/dirt mix..

Best time to visit Chiwawa Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA), Riverbend Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Finner Creek (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Chiwawa Horse Camp

Cell signal at Chiwawa Horse Camp (Coles Corner, 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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Coles Corner, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 — no hookups available.✕ You require guaranteed site availability — must arrive in person during peak season.✕ You prefer soft camping surfaces — sites have gravel/dirt mix.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no reservations available.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment.

Inspect tent spot carefully for ant hills before setting up camp.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

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

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Alert: Mule deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels, and various bird species present. Garter snakes and Northern Alligator Lizards also documented in the area.

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Chiwawa Horse Camp cost per night?+
Chiwawa Horse Camp costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Chiwawa Horse Camp open?+
Chiwawa Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Chiwawa Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Chiwawa Horse Camp?+
Chiwawa Horse Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Chiwawa Horse Camp?+
Chiwawa Horse Camp 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 Chiwawa Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Chiwawa Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Chiwawa Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Chiwawa Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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