Salmon La Sac
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ronald, WA, WA
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$54 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (162 reviews)
Season: May through October
Salmon La Sac Campground is bordered by the Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This campground is a popular gathering place for individuals and families wanting to enjoy the mountains and a multitude of recreational activities at an elevation of 2,300 feet.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Salmon la Sac Campground offers drinking water, trash collection and vault toilets.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Salmon La Sac is bordered by the Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and offers a prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking. Campers praise it as a secluded hidden gem with clean facilities and a friendly campground host.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, American Pika, Pileated Woodpecker, Swainson's Thrush, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Robin, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Valley Garter Snake
Insider tips for Salmon La Sac: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Purchase firewood before arriving at the campground Visit during weekdays for fewer crowds
Skip Salmon La Sac if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Salmon La Sac: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months with prime conditions for hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking in summer and early fall.
Nearby campgrounds: Cayuse Horse Camp (RONALD, WA), Red Mountain Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Owhi Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Cle Elum River Group Site (Ronald, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Salmon La Sac
Cell signal at Salmon La Sac (Ronald, 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.
Salmon La Sac Campground is bordered by the Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This campground is a popular gathering place for individuals and families wanting to enjoy the mountains and a multitude of recreational activities at an elevation of 2,300 feet.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Salmon la Sac Campground offers drinking water, trash collection and vault toilets.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Purchase firewood before arriving at the campground
Visit during weekdays for fewer crowds
Campground operates seasonally during these months with prime conditions for hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking in summer and early fall
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Seattle, take I-90 east for nearly 80 miles. Take exit 80 toward Salmon La Sac and turn left on Bullfrog Road. Continue to the 2nd traffic circle and take the second exit onto WA-903 north. Continue onto Salmon La Sac road. The campground is on the left, just past Cayuse Campground. From Cle Elum, travel north on Highway 903 / Salmon la Sac Road for 19 miles. Stay left on Salmon La Sac road to the campground. The campground is on the left, just past Cayuse Campground.
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- 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.
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