Loup Loup
Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Twisp, WA, WA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 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: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/loup-loup to be notified when sites open up.
A quiet, well-maintained forest campground that avoids crowds due to its remote location. Campers praise the peaceful setting and spacious sites surrounded by beautiful forest.
Wildlife alert: Black bears, moose, badgers, and mountain beavers present in the area
Insider tips for Loup Loup: First-come, first-served only — arrive early or on weekdays Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature No water available — pack in all drinking water 12 miles east of Twisp on Highway 20, then 1 mile north on North Summit Road #42
Skip Loup Loup if: You need RV hookups or water access. You prefer guaranteed reservations. You're visiting outside May-October.
Best time to visit Loup Loup: May-October — Official operating season only. September-October — Avoid peak summer crowds while still within season.
Nearby campgrounds: North Summit Horse Camp (Twisp, WA), Blackpine Lake (Twisp, WA), Foggy Dew (Carlton, WA), Buck Lake (Winthrop, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Loup Loup
Cell signal at Loup Loup (Twisp, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early or on weekdays
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature
No water available
pack in all drinking water
12 miles east of Twisp on Highway 20, then 1 mile north on North Summit Road #42
Official operating season only
Avoid peak summer crowds while still within season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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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