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Red Mountain Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside

Location: Cle Elum, WA, WA

Price: From $22 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Red Mountain Campground offers spectacular views and easy river access in a scenic alpine setting. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars and appreciate the secluded, well-maintained sites.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; bears frequent the campground (especially August). Also watch for snowshoe hares, mule deer, sooty grouse, and northern alligator lizards.

Insider tips for Red Mountain Campground: First-come, first-served only; arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature at site Only 1 site available; campground fills quickly despite Google reviews mentioning up to 10 sites

Skip Red Mountain Campground if: You need hookups; no hookups available at this campground. You prefer advance reservations; first-come, first-served only. You're uncomfortable with wildlife encounters; bear sightings occur regularly and mountain lions are present.

Best time to visit Red Mountain Campground: July-August — Peak season with reliable weather; campers report arrival on mid-July Friday at 2pm still found available sites. May-October — Official operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Cle Elum River Group Site (Ronald, WA), Cayuse Horse Camp (RONALD, WA), Salmon La Sac (Ronald, WA), Owhi Campground (Cle Elum, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Red Mountain Campground

Cell signal at Red Mountain Campground (Cle Elum, 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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    Cle Elum, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/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 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 hookups; no hookups available at this campground✕ You prefer advance reservations; first-come, first-served only✕ You're uncomfortable with wildlife encounters; bear sightings occur regularly and mountain lions are present

    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 feature at site

    Only 1 site available; campground fills quickly despite Google reviews mentioning up to 10 sites

    Best: July-August

    Peak season with reliable weather; campers report arrival on mid-July Friday at 2pm still found available sites

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    at campground coordinates

    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 lions present in area; bears frequent the campground (especially August). Also watch for snowshoe hares, mule deer, sooty grouse, and northern alligator lizards.

    Location

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

    From Cle Elum, head north on Highway 903/Salmon La Sac Road for 16 miles. Campground is on the left after Cle Elum Lake.

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Red Mountain Campground cost per night?+
    Red Mountain Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Red Mountain Campground open?+
    Red Mountain Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Red Mountain Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Red Mountain Campground?+
    Red Mountain Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Red Mountain Campground?+
    Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Red Mountain Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Red Mountain Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Red Mountain 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
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    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
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    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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    $22 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Cle Elum River Group Site

    Ronald, WA

    From $158/night

    Cayuse Horse Camp

    RONALD, WA

    From $27/night

    Salmon La Sac

    Ronald, WA

    From $27/night

    Owhi Campground

    Cle Elum, WA

    From $22/night

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