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Crater Creek

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Carlton, WA, WA

Price: From $10 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/crater-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Crater Creek offers affordable camping at $10/night in a scenic alpine setting. The campground features fire rings and picnic tables for a classic camping experience.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Bald Eagle present in the area. Also Pacific Marten, American Pika, and American Red Squirrel.

Insider tips for Crater Creek: Arrive early or book ahead — federal campground operates first-come, first-served only Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for sites that support it From Twisp, take State Route 20 south 2 miles to SR 153, then south 12 miles to Okanogan County Road 1029

Skip Crater Creek if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require RV camping — only tent sites available (1 site total). You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Crater Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Foggy Dew (Carlton, WA), Blackpine Lake (Twisp, WA), War Creek (Twisp, WA), Mystery (Twisp, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Crater Creek

Cell signal at Crater Creek (Carlton, 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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    Carlton, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/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

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You require RV camping — only tent sites available (1 site total)✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive early or book ahead

    federal campground operates first-come, first-served only

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for sites that support it

    From Twisp, take State Route 20 south 2 miles to SR 153, then south 12 miles to Okanogan County Road 1029

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Bald Eagle present in the area. Also Pacific Marten, American Pika, and American Red Squirrel.

    Location

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    N/A· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Twisp, take State Route 20 south for 2 miles, to junction with State Route 153. Take State Route 153 south for 12 miles to Okanogan County Road 1029 (Gold Creek Loop) and follow a short distance to County Road 1034 (Gold Creek Road). Take County Road 1034, which becomes Forest Service Road 4340, about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 4340-300 (Crater Creek Road). Take Forest Service Road 4340-300 for 4.6 miles to the Crater Creek Trailhead.

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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 Crater Creek cost per night?+
    Crater Creek costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Crater Creek open?+
    Crater Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Crater Creek have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Crater Creek?+
    Crater Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Crater Creek?+
    Crater Creek 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 Crater Creek?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Crater Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Crater Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
    Crater Creek 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
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    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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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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