Icicle Group Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Leavenworth, WA, WA
Price: From $152 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Icicle Group Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers a peaceful setting for groups and large gatherings.Icicle Group Campground has one large site that can accommodate up to 30 guests and six vehicles. Guests must bring their own drinking water. The river is closeby for carrying buckets of water to your site for dish washing and extinguishing your campfire.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Nestled on the banks of Icicle Creek in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, this group campground offers a peaceful forest setting with pine and fir canopy. Google reviews consistently praise it as the best spot along Icicle Creek with excellent hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, American black bears, mule deer, great gray owls, and northern Pacific rattlesnakes have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Icicle Group Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Located only 2 miles past Eight Mile Campground for easy reference. Excellent fishing access in deep pools at nearby Icicle Creek.
Skip Icicle Group Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You require public restrooms close to the river—campers report this as a limitation.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Icicle Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. Winter — Camper reviews mention great cross country skiing opportunities in winter, though campground may not be officially open..
Nearby campgrounds: Johnny Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Bridge Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA), Ida Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Eightmile Campground (Leavenworth, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Icicle Group Campground
Cell signal at Icicle Group Campground (Leavenworth, 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.
Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Icicle Group Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers a peaceful setting for groups and large gatherings.Icicle Group Campground has one large site that can accommodate up to 30 guests and six vehicles. Guests must bring their own drinking water. The river is closeby for carrying buckets of water to your site for dish washing and extinguishing your campfire.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Located only 2 miles past Eight Mile Campground for easy reference.
Excellent fishing access in deep pools at nearby Icicle Creek.
Official operating season for the campground.
Camper reviews mention great cross country skiing opportunities in winter, though campground may not be officially open.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the west, take Highway 2 east through Monroe and over Stevens' Pass. Turn right on Icicle River Road and follow for approximately 10.2 miles. The campground will be on the left. From the east, take Highway 2 west through Leavenworth. Turn left on Icicle River Road and follow road approximately 10.2 miles to the campground on the left.
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#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.
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