South Creek

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Twisp, WA, WA

Price: From $10 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/south-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Quiet, riverside camping with access to empty trails. Family and pet-friendly location that offers a peaceful escape.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, hoary marmots, American pikas, and pacific martens present. Rodent activity reported by campers.

Insider tips for South Creek: First-come, first-served only—no advance reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Bring insect repellent—mosquitos and bugs are prevalent

Skip South Creek if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require advance booking—first-come, first-served basis only. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit South Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Twisp River Horse Camp (WA), Poplar Flat (WA), Mystery (Twisp, WA), War Creek (Twisp, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at South Creek

Cell signal at South Creek (Twisp, 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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Twisp, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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 require advance booking—first-come, first-served basis only✕ You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option

Bring insect repellent

mosquitos and bugs are prevalent

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: Mountain goats, hoary marmots, American pikas, and pacific martens present. Rodent activity reported by campers.

Location

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

From Twisp, drive west on paved Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for 12 miles, then the county road becomes paved Forest Service Road 44. Continue straight on Forest Service Road 44, travel 5 miles, road turns into gravel and becomes Forest Service Road 4440. Continue straight on Forest Service Road 4440 for and additional 4 miles to South Creek Campground

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does South Creek cost per night?+
South Creek costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is South Creek open?+
South Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does South Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at South Creek?+
South Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at South Creek?+
South Creek 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 South Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is South Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
South Creek 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
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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