Rock Creek Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside

Location: Coles Corner, WA, WA

Price: From $18 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/rock-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Rock Creek Campground offers an affordable option at $22/night with unique trail hiking opportunities. Google reviewers rated it 4.5/5 stars, noting fun experiences with friends.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Goldeneye, American Dipper, Common Nighthawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Insider tips for Rock Creek Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis only, no advance reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment Only 1 tent site available, so expect limited availability

Skip Rock Creek Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Rock Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Chiwawa Horse Camp (Coles Corner, WA), Riverbend Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA), Finner Creek (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek Campground

Cell signal at Rock Creek Campground (Coles Corner, 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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Rock Creek Campground

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Coles Corner, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $18/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're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served basis only, no advance reservations

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment

Only 1 tent site available, so expect limited availability

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Goldeneye, American Dipper, Common Nighthawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Location

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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 Rock Creek Campground cost per night?+
Rock Creek Campground costs $18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rock Creek Campground open?+
Rock Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rock Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rock Creek Campground?+
Rock Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rock Creek Campground?+
Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rock Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rock Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Rock Creek 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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$18 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Finner Creek

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