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

Conditions today

Live
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
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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

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
airquality.googleapis.com
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
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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