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Goose Creek

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside

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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/goose-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Goose Creek offers an affordable, peaceful camping experience at $22/night with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Campers praise the solitude and note that the campground is often mostly empty, making it ideal for a quiet getaway.

Wildlife alert: Coyotes, American Beavers, Snowshoe Hares, and Northern Alligator Lizards are present in the area. Birds include Evening Grosbeaks and Spotted Sandpipers.

Insider tips for Goose Creek: Arrive early or on weekdays — campground is frequently empty, especially outside peak times Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment at this first-come, first-served site Book during shoulder season (May or October) for fewer visitors and better availability

Skip Goose Creek if: You need full hookups — no hookups available. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You have an RV — only tent sites available (1 site total).

Best time to visit Goose Creek: September-October — Google reviews highlight successful trips in late September with excellent weather and minimal crowds..

Nearby campgrounds: Deep Creek Campground (WA), Nason Creek Campground (Leavenworth, WA), Grouse Creek Group Site (Leavenworth, WA), Glacier View (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Goose Creek

Cell signal at Goose Creek (Coles Corner, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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 full hookups — no hookups available✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You have an RV — only tent sites available (1 site total)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early or on weekdays

campground is frequently empty, especially outside peak times

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment at this first-come, first-served site

Book during shoulder season (May or October) for fewer visitors and better availability

Best: September-October

Google reviews highlight successful trips in late September with excellent weather and minimal crowds.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Coyotes, American Beavers, Snowshoe Hares, and Northern Alligator Lizards are present in the area. Birds include Evening Grosbeaks and Spotted Sandpipers.

Location

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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 Goose Creek cost per night?+
Goose Creek costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Goose Creek open?+
Goose Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Goose Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Goose Creek?+
Goose Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Goose Creek?+
Goose 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 Goose Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Goose Creek is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Goose Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Goose 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
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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Nearby Campgrounds

Deep Creek Campground

WA

From $10/night

Nason Creek Campground

Leavenworth, WA

From $27/night

Grouse Creek Group Site

Leavenworth, WA

From $74/night

Glacier View

Coles Corner, WA

From $24/night

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