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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive 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
Weekday availability with fewer crowds; seasonal operations run May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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.
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