Foggy Dew

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Carlton, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 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/foggy-dew to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable at $10/night with sites spaced far apart, offering a quiet getaway. Popular with dirt bike riders and hikers exploring nearby trails along the WABDR route.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, and Northern Rubber Boa present in area. Also Great Horned Owl, Western Red-tailed Hawk, Calliope Hummingbird, and Hairy Woodpecker.

Insider tips for Foggy Dew: Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis only with limited sites. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area. Creek on both sides of campground provides water access. Book early during peak season as Federal campground fills quickly.

Skip Foggy Dew if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. Expecting heavily maintained facilities — vault toilets noted as rough and not well maintained.. Wanting solitude — active dirt bike and horse rider traffic reported.. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure period..

Best time to visit Foggy Dew: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Crater Creek (Carlton, WA), Blackpine Lake (Twisp, WA), War Creek (Twisp, WA), Snowberry Bowl Campground (Chelan , WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Foggy Dew

Cell signal at Foggy Dew (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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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:✕ Seeking hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ Expecting heavily maintained facilities — vault toilets noted as rough and not well maintained.✕ Wanting solitude — active dirt bike and horse rider traffic reported.✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure period.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served basis only with limited sites.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area.

Creek on both sides of campground provides water access.

Book early during peak season as Federal campground fills quickly.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October 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: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, and Northern Rubber Boa present in area. Also Great Horned Owl, Western Red-tailed Hawk, Calliope Hummingbird, and Hairy Woodpecker.

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 Foggy Dew cost per night?+
Foggy Dew costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Foggy Dew open?+
Foggy Dew is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Foggy Dew have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Foggy Dew?+
Foggy Dew is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Foggy Dew?+
Foggy Dew 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 Foggy Dew?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Foggy Dew is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Foggy Dew open, and what are check-in times?+
Foggy Dew 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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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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