De Roux

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Cle Elum, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 5 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/de-roux to be notified when sites open up.

Primitive campground serving as a good jumping off point for hikes and trail rides in the area. Hitching posts available for horses.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, American pikas, Rocky Mountain mule deer, American dippers, sooty grouse, and Northern rubber boas documented in the area

Insider tips for De Roux: First-come, first-served basis only—physically arrive to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Pack it in, pack it out—no dumpsters available Pit toilet on-site Horses commonly present with hitching posts available

Skip De Roux if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You prefer developed amenities—primitive camping only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Beverly (Cle Elum, WA), Teanaway Guard Station (CLE ELUM, WA), Cayuse Horse Camp (RONALD, WA), Salmon La Sac (Ronald, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at De Roux

Cell signal at De Roux (Cle Elum, 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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Cle Elum, WA, WA★ 5 (1 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 RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only✕ You prefer developed amenities—primitive camping only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

physically arrive to claim a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available

Pack it in, pack it out

no dumpsters available

Pit toilet on-site

Horses commonly present with hitching posts available

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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain goats, American pikas, Rocky Mountain mule deer, American dippers, sooty grouse, and Northern rubber boas documented in the area

Location

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

From Cle Elum, travel east and north on Highway 970 for 8.5 miles. Turn left on Teanaway Road and follow for 13 miles to the end of pavement. Veer right on Forest Road 9737 and follow for about 8 miles to the trailhead on the left.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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 De Roux cost per night?+
De Roux costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is De Roux open?+
De Roux is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does De Roux have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at De Roux?+
De Roux is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at De Roux?+
De Roux 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 De Roux?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at De Roux is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is De Roux open, and what are check-in times?+
De Roux 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
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★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Beverly

Cle Elum, WA

From $10/night

Teanaway Guard Station

CLE ELUM, WA

From $40/night

Cayuse Horse Camp

RONALD, WA

From $27/night

Salmon La Sac

Ronald, WA

From $27/night

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