Cle Elum River Group Site
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ronald, WA, WA
Price: From $158 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cle Elum River Group Campground is located within the Cle Elum River Campground situated just off its namesake river in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Set in a mixed-conifer forest at an elevation of 2,300 feet and surrounded by high mountains, this campground offers a large site suitable for large family and group camping excursions. This location has limited staffing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Cle Elum River Group Site offers a large site suitable for family and group camping in a mixed-conifer forest at 2,300 feet elevation within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Campers consistently rate it 4.9/5 stars, praising the natural surroundings including forest, river access, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, American Pika, Pileated Woodpecker, Western Tanager, Sooty Grouse, Swainson's Thrush, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Fire rules: Fire allowed through end of June based on verified camper reports.
Insider tips for Cle Elum River Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Hand-driven water pump available on-site Spring water flow is too high in spring months; plan accordingly One group site accommodates large family and group camping excursions
Skip Cle Elum River Group Site if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting Friday-Saturday during peak season — campground gets crowded. Needing year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Cle Elum River Group Site: May-June — Fires permitted through end of June; season officially runs May through October. Summer-Early Fall — Prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming, and birding; avoid peak Fri-Sat when campground gets crowded.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Mountain Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Cayuse Horse Camp (RONALD, WA), Salmon La Sac (Ronald, WA), Wish Poosh Campground (RONALD, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cle Elum River Group Site
Cell signal at Cle Elum River Group Site (Ronald, 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.
Cle Elum River Group Campground is located within the Cle Elum River Campground situated just off its namesake river in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Set in a mixed-conifer forest at an elevation of 2,300 feet and surrounded by high mountains, this campground offers a large site suitable for large family and group camping excursions. This location has limited staffing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Hand-driven water pump available on-site
Spring water flow is too high in spring months; plan accordingly
One group site accommodates large family and group camping excursions
Fires permitted through end of June; season officially runs May through October
Prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming, and birding; avoid peak Fri-Sat when campground gets crowded
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Cle Elum, Washington, take State Highway 903 north for 15 miles. Turn left at the campground sign. At the T in the road turn right into the group site.
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- 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.
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