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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/salmon-la-sac to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Ronald, WA, WA★ 4.3 (162 reviews)From $27/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV127 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites11 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Purchase firewood before arriving at the campground

Visit during weekdays for fewer crowds

Best: May through October

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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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: 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

Location

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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.

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

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How much does Salmon La Sac cost per night?+
Salmon La Sac costs $27–$54 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Salmon La Sac open?+
Salmon La Sac is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Salmon La Sac have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Salmon La Sac?+
Salmon La Sac can accommodate RVs up to 127 feet.
How do I make reservations at Salmon La Sac?+
Salmon La Sac 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 Salmon La Sac?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Salmon La Sac is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Salmon La Sac open, and what are check-in times?+
Salmon La Sac is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$27 /night★ 4.3 (162)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cayuse Horse Camp

RONALD, WA

From $27/night

Red Mountain Campground

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From $22/night

Owhi Campground

Cle Elum, WA

From $22/night

Cle Elum River Group Site

Ronald, WA

From $158/night

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