Rock Island

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Leavenworth, WA, WA

Price: From $24 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-island to be notified when sites open up.

Rock Island offers a scenic, well-maintained campground in an easily accessible area with epic river and gorge views. At $24/night on a first-come, first-served basis, it's an affordable option for tent camping near Leavenworth.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, American pikas, cascade golden-mantled ground squirrels, yellow-pine chipmunks, cedar waxwings, American robins, American dippers, and western tanagers documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rock Island: Bring exact cash for drop box payment—no change given. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available. Book early as this is a federal campground with limited sites (1 site listed).

Skip Rock Island if: You need hookups—no hookups available.. You require running water—this is a dry camp facility.. You prefer reservations—first-come, first-served only, physical arrival required to claim site..

Best time to visit Rock Island: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.. Summer — River and gorge scenery is especially epic in summer..

Nearby campgrounds: Blackpine Cr Horsecamp (Leavenworth, WA), Chatter Creek Group Site (LEAVENWORTH, WA), Ida Creek (Leavenworth, WA), Johnny Creek (Leavenworth, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Island

Cell signal at Rock Island (Leavenworth, 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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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.✕ You require running water—this is a dry camp facility.✕ You prefer reservations—first-come, first-served only, physical arrival required to claim site.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring exact cash for drop box payment

no change given.

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available.

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited sites (1 site listed).

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Best: Summer

River and gorge scenery is especially epic in summer.

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: Mountain goats, American pikas, cascade golden-mantled ground squirrels, yellow-pine chipmunks, cedar waxwings, American robins, American dippers, and western tanagers documented in the area.

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 Island cost per night?+
Rock Island costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rock Island open?+
Rock Island is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rock Island have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rock Island?+
Rock Island is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rock Island?+
Rock Island 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 Island?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rock Island is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rock Island open, and what are check-in times?+
Rock Island 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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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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$24 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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