Snowberry Bowl Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Chelan , WA, WA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The forested drive to this campground is a beautiful visual of a fire resilient ecosystem with views of the surrounding mountains that tower above. Snowberry Bowl is nicely tucked in the 25 Mile Creek Drainage away from the busy town of Chelan but close to the Lake and recreational activities. There are seven single tent sites and two small group/RV sites, all of which have fire rings and picnic tables.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Snowberry Bowl offers affordable camping ($15/night) in a fire-resilient forested setting with beautiful mountain views and easy access to Lake Chelan recreational activities. Campers consistently praise it as a great secluded spot with no internet/phone service, making it ideal for disconnecting.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Cooper's Hawk, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Wandering Garter Snake, Western Fence Lizard, and Gopher Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Snowberry Bowl Campground: Arrive early — this is a popular first-come, first-serve federal campground that fills up quickly. Bring a high-clearance vehicle; terrain is rough on the access road. No cell service or internet available — plan accordingly.
Skip Snowberry Bowl Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You have a low-clearance vehicle — rough terrain on approach road.. You require cell service or internet connectivity.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Snowberry Bowl Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.. Early weekdays — First-come, first-serve basis fills quickly on weekends; campers report arriving early Friday morning on holiday weekends to secure sites..
Nearby campgrounds: Fox Creek (Entiat, WA), Lake Creek Campground - Entiat River (ENTIAT, WA), Tyee Lookout (Entiat, WA), Silver Falls Campground (Entiat, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Snowberry Bowl Campground
Cell signal at Snowberry Bowl Campground (Chelan , 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.
The forested drive to this campground is a beautiful visual of a fire resilient ecosystem with views of the surrounding mountains that tower above. Snowberry Bowl is nicely tucked in the 25 Mile Creek Drainage away from the busy town of Chelan but close to the Lake and recreational activities. There are seven single tent sites and two small group/RV sites, all of which have fire rings and picnic tables.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early
this is a popular first-come, first-serve federal campground that fills up quickly.
Bring a high-clearance vehicle; terrain is rough on the access road.
No cell service or internet available
plan accordingly.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
First-come, first-serve basis fills quickly on weekends; campers report arriving early Friday morning on holiday weekends to secure sites.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road #5900, go 3 miles to Slide Ridge Road #8410. Take a left onto the Slide Ridge Road #8410 and travel ¾ mile to Snowberry Bowl Campground.
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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