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

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

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.

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Chelan , WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Best: Early weekdays

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

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: 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.

Location

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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.

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Snowberry Bowl Campground cost per night?+
Snowberry Bowl Campground costs $15–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Snowberry Bowl Campground open?+
Snowberry Bowl Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Snowberry Bowl Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Snowberry Bowl Campground?+
Snowberry Bowl Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Snowberry Bowl Campground?+
Snowberry Bowl Campground 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 Snowberry Bowl Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Snowberry Bowl Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Snowberry Bowl Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Snowberry Bowl Campground 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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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