Ruffed Grouse

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Winthrop, WA, WA

Price: From $15 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/ruffed-grouse to be notified when sites open up.

Primitive campground with fire rings and picnic tables next to a clear creek with trout. Surrounded by scenic woods with excellent hiking opportunities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and White-tailed Deer present in area. Ruffed Grouse, Western Tanager, and California Scrub-Jay also observed nearby.

Insider tips for Ruffed Grouse: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment. Watch for grazing cattle on the partial gravel road accessing the campground. Creek contains trout — bring fishing gear.

Skip Ruffed Grouse if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer booking in advance — first-come, first-served only.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Ruffed Grouse: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Honeymoon (Winthrop, WA), Nice (Winthrop, WA), Flat (Winthrop, WA), Falls Creek (Winthrop, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ruffed Grouse

Cell signal at Ruffed Grouse (Winthrop, 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 prefer booking in advance — first-come, first-served only.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

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 for on-site payment.

Watch for grazing cattle on the partial gravel road accessing the campground.

Creek contains trout

bring fishing gear.

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: American Black Bear and White-tailed Deer present in area. Ruffed Grouse, Western Tanager, and California Scrub-Jay also observed nearby.

Location

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

From Winthrop, travel 8 miles north on West Chewuch Road (County Road 1213) to Eightmile Road (Forest Service Road 5130). On Eightmile Road #5130 drive 7 miles northwest along Eightmile Creek to Ruffed Grouse Campground on the left.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Ruffed Grouse cost per night?+
Ruffed Grouse costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ruffed Grouse open?+
Ruffed Grouse is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ruffed Grouse have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ruffed Grouse?+
Ruffed Grouse is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ruffed Grouse?+
Ruffed Grouse 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 Ruffed Grouse?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ruffed Grouse is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ruffed Grouse open, and what are check-in times?+
Ruffed Grouse 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
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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
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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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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