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Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside

Location: Naches, WA, WA

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This area offers dispersed camping for RVs or tents between Rimrock Lake and Clear Lake. It is also close to the Clear Lake Campgrounds. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/indian-creek-recreation-area-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Dispersed camping between Rimrock Lake and Clear Lake with well-spaced, clean campsites and fresh water available. Google reviews rate it 4.4/5 stars with campers praising the gracious host and natural surroundings.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Douglas Squirrel, American Pika, Silver-haired Bat, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground: First-come, first-served basis only — physically arrive to claim and purchase your site Use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature to pay for your site once on-site Located at Highway 12 milepost 160 — it's the first campsites you'll encounter after turning off

Skip Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October). You want advance reservations — only first-come, first-served availability.

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

Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Bay (Naches, WA), Clear Lake Group Site (NACHES, WA), Indian Creek (Wa) (Naches, WA), Peninsula (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground

Cell signal at Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground (Naches, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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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Naches, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This area offers dispersed camping for RVs or tents between Rimrock Lake and Clear Lake. It is also close to the Clear Lake Campgrounds. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 most sites✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October)✕ You want advance reservations — only first-come, first-served availability

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

physically arrive to claim and purchase your site

Use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature to pay for your site once on-site

Located at Highway 12 milepost 160

it's the first campsites you'll encounter after turning off

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Douglas Squirrel, American Pika, Silver-haired Bat, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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

Drive Highway 12 to milepost 160. Turn off here and it will be the first campsites you come to.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground cost per night?+
Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground open?+
Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground?+
Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground?+
Indian Creek Recreation Area 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 Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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$8 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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