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Ida Creek

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — hiking

Location: Leavenworth, WA, WA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 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/ida-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Highly-rated campground (4.8/5) located along Icicle Creek with large trees for hammocks, fire pits with grills, and minimal bugs. Close to water with pit toilets and a water source available.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, ground squirrels, great gray owls, American dippers, and northern alligator lizards documented in the area.

Insider tips for Ida Creek: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use QR code Scan and Pay feature Road access is rough; drive carefully on Icicle Road approach

Skip Ida Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October season when campground is closed. You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Ida Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Johnny Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Chatter Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA), Icicle Group Campground (Leavenworth, WA), Rock Island (Leavenworth, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ida Creek

Cell signal at Ida Creek (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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    Leavenworth, WA, WA★ 4.5 (2 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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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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

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    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✕ You're visiting outside May-October season when campground is closed✕ You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure a site

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use QR code Scan and Pay feature

    Road access is rough; drive carefully on Icicle Road approach

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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, ground squirrels, great gray owls, American dippers, and northern alligator lizards documented in the area.

    Location

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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

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

    Official resources

    Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestJohnny Creek Campground
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    $24 /night★ 4.5 (2)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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