Ken Wilcox
Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Cle Elum, WA, WA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Affordable tent camping at $10/night with fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers praise the well-maintained gravel access road with spectacular views and opportunities for elk sightings.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions present in area. Also Northern Spotted Owls, American Pikas, and Northern Alligator Lizards documented nearby.
Insider tips for Ken Wilcox: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure the single tent site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature. Access via Forest Road 9712 from Highway 97 near Blewett Pass — verify road conditions before attempting with trailers or large vehicles.
Skip Ken Wilcox if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You're bringing a horse trailer — reviewers report significant downed trees from burn area make trailer access extremely difficult.. You prefer established facilities — only 1 tent site available with minimal amenities..
Best time to visit Ken Wilcox: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Swauk Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Mineral Springs Group (Cle Elum , WA), Teanaway Guard Station (CLE ELUM, WA), Beverly (Cle Elum, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ken Wilcox
Cell signal at Ken Wilcox (Cle Elum, 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure the single tent site.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature.
Access via Forest Road 9712 from Highway 97 near Blewett Pass
verify road conditions before attempting with trailers or large vehicles.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
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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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