Finner Creek

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside

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/finner-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Budget-friendly at $22/night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access with Scan and Pay option via Recreation.gov mobile app.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, American Dipper, Red-tailed Hawk, and garter snakes present in area.

Insider tips for Finner Creek: Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival as remote location may have limited connectivity for Scan and Pay feature. Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available. Pit toilet on-site; plan accordingly for bathroom facilities.

Skip Finner Creek if: You need hookups — none available at this campground.. You prefer quieter locations — sites are positioned directly next to the road.. You need guaranteed availability — only 1 tent site and no reservations accepted..

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

Nearby campgrounds: Riverbend Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Rock Creek Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA), Grouse Creek Group Site (Leavenworth, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Finner Creek

Cell signal at Finner Creek (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

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 — none available at this campground.✕ You prefer quieter locations — sites are positioned directly next to the road.✕ You need guaranteed availability — only 1 tent site and no reservations accepted.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival as remote location may have limited connectivity for Scan and Pay feature.

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available.

Pit toilet on-site; plan accordingly for bathroom facilities.

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: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, American Dipper, Red-tailed Hawk, and garter snakes present in 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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Finner Creek cost per night?+
Finner Creek costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Finner Creek open?+
Finner Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Finner Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Finner Creek?+
Finner Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Finner Creek?+
Finner 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 Finner Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Finner Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Finner Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Finner 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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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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$22 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Grouse Creek Group Site

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