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

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

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.

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Icicle Group Campground

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Leavenworth, WA, WA★ 4.3 (7 reviews)From $152/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Best: Winter

Camper reviews mention great cross country skiing opportunities in winter, though campground may not be officially open.

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: Mountain goats, American black bears, mule deer, great gray owls, and northern Pacific rattlesnakes have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Location

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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.

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 Icicle Group Campground cost per night?+
Icicle Group Campground costs $152 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Icicle Group Campground open?+
Icicle Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Icicle Group Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Icicle Group Campground?+
Icicle Group Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Icicle Group Campground?+
Icicle Group 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 Icicle Group Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Icicle Group Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Icicle Group Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Icicle Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$152 /night★ 4.3 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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