Icewater Creek Campground

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Thorp, WA, WA

Price: From $24 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/icewater-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Highly rated (4.7/5 stars) first-come, first-served federal campground with amazing dirt trails and gravel roads ideal for moto adventures. Newly renovated with a creek running through the property.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Western Wood-Pewee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Crow, Mountain Chickadee, Pygmy Short-horned Lizard, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, Northern Rubber Boa

Insider tips for Icewater Creek Campground: Arrive on weekdays for solitude and better site selection Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Sites near the creek are approximately 10 degrees colder - factor into tent setup

Skip Icewater Creek Campground if: You have an RV larger than 30 feet - turnaround is tight. You need hookups - no hookups available at this campground. You visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer reserved sites - first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Icewater Creek Campground: Early June — Weekday availability with fewer crowds; seasonal operations run May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Taneum Cabin (THORP, WA), Riders Camp (Ellensburg, WA), Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf) (Naches, WA), Little Naches Campground (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Icewater Creek Campground

Cell signal at Icewater Creek Campground (Thorp, 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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Icewater Creek Campground

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Thorp, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $24/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

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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

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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 have an RV larger than 30 feet - turnaround is tight✕ You need hookups - no hookups available at this campground✕ You visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer reserved sites - first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive on weekdays for solitude and better site selection

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

Sites near the creek are approximately 10 degrees colder - factor into tent setup

Best: Early June

Weekday availability with fewer crowds; seasonal operations run May through October

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Mule Deer, Western Wood-Pewee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Crow, Mountain Chickadee, Pygmy Short-horned Lizard, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, Northern Rubber Boa

Location

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

Take I-90 Exit 93 Elk Heights/Taneum Creek. Go north about 1/4 mile to Thorp Prairie Road. Turn right and go about 3.5 miles to East Taneum Rd. Turn right and cross over I-90 to West Taneum Road/Forest Service Road 33. Turn right travel 8.5 miles for 8.5 miles. Campground is on the left.

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 Icewater Creek Campground cost per night?+
Icewater Creek Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Icewater Creek Campground open?+
Icewater Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Icewater Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Icewater Creek Campground?+
Icewater Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Icewater Creek Campground?+
Icewater Creek Campground 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 Icewater Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Icewater Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Icewater Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Icewater Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
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
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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$24 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Taneum Cabin

THORP, WA

From $125/night

Riders Camp

Ellensburg, WA

From $5/night

Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf)

Naches, WA

From $8/night

Little Naches Campground

Naches, WA

From $22/night

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