Klipchuck

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Mazama, WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (50 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

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

Ultra-quiet, private first-come, first-served campground 1.3 miles off Highway 20 with very low crowds. Campers praise its peaceful, secluded atmosphere and minimal visitor traffic.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat present in area. Also Franklin's Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, and garter snakes.

Insider tips for Klipchuck: Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival — remote location may lack cell service for QR code payment at site Bring your own firewood; off-season firewood is frozen and wet AT&T has signal; T-Mobile does not Elevation approximately 2,900 ft based on camper report

Skip Klipchuck if: You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October official season.

Best time to visit Klipchuck: August-September — Peak season with reliable weather and full campground operations; verified camper visited mid-August with minimal crowds. November (off-season) — No fees during off-season closure period, but campground operations unconfirmed and firewood may be frozen/wet.

Nearby campgrounds: Early Winters (Mazama, WA), River Bend (Mazama, WA), Ballard (Winthrop, WA), Lone Fir (Winthrop, WA).