Johnny Creek

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Leavenworth, WA, WA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

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

Johnny Creek offers scenic riverside camping with picnic tables and fire rings at an affordable $24/night rate. Campers praise the clean facilities, private sites with mountain views, and paved parking areas suitable for dry camping.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, ground squirrels, great gray owls, cedar waxwings, American dippers, common sharp-tailed snakes, and Northern Pacific rattlesnakes documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Johnny Creek: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature Lower campground sites are along the river with ambient water sounds and tree coverage Firewood available for purchase on-site

Skip Johnny Creek if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Johnny Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Icicle Group Campground (Leavenworth, WA), Ida Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Bridge Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA), Chatter Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Johnny Creek

Cell signal at Johnny 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★ 1 (1 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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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 RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations 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 Scan and Pay QR code feature

Lower campground sites are along the river with ambient water sounds and tree coverage

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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, ground squirrels, great gray owls, cedar waxwings, American dippers, common sharp-tailed snakes, and Northern Pacific rattlesnakes documented in the area within 8km.

Location

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N/A· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestIda Creek Campground
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
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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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$24 /night★ 1 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Icicle Group Campground

Leavenworth, WA

From $152/night

Ida Creek

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From $24/night

Bridge Creek Group Site

LEAVENWORTH, WA

From $152/night

Chatter Creek Group Site

LEAVENWORTH, WA

From $152/night

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