South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa)
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside
Location: NACHES, WA, WA
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Fork Group Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest along the South Fork of the Tieton River. Nestled in in the eastern Cascade Mountains, the campground offers warm summer days and access to a multitude of recreational activities, making it an ideal setting for large family and group gatherings.South Fork Group Campground offers nine designated spurs and can accommodate up to 80 people and 20 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets and a gro
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch
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South Fork Group Campground is ideal for large family and group gatherings in the eastern Cascade Mountains with access to hiking, fishing, rafting, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere and lack of obnoxious neighbors, with one family camping here annually.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti, Douglas Squirrel, Red-naped Sapsucker, American Dipper, Virginia Rail, and American Crow present in the area.
Insider tips for South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Visit in June or later for campfire permission Mosquitoes appear seasonal; timing of visit may affect insect presence
Skip South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa) if: You need RV hookups—none available at this group site. You require modern restroom facilities—reviewers reported poor restroom conditions. You visit outside May-October—campground closed seasonally.
Best time to visit South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa): June — Campfires permitted; reviewers note transition from September (no-fire season) to June allowing fires. May-October — Campground operational season.
Nearby campgrounds: Peninsula (Naches, WA), Hause Creek Campground (Naches , WA), Indian Creek (Wa) (Naches, WA), Willows Campground (Naches, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa)
Cell signal at South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa) (NACHES, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
South Fork Group Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest along the South Fork of the Tieton River. Nestled in in the eastern Cascade Mountains, the campground offers warm summer days and access to a multitude of recreational activities, making it an ideal setting for large family and group gatherings.South Fork Group Campground offers nine designated spurs and can accommodate up to 80 people and 20 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets and a group campfire ring.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Visit in June or later for campfire permission
Mosquitoes appear seasonal; timing of visit may affect insect presence
Campfires permitted; reviewers note transition from September (no-fire season) to June allowing fires
Campground operational season
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Naches, Washington, follow US Highway 12 west for approximately 23 miles to paved Forest Road 1200. Turn left and follow FR 1200 for approximately 3 miles, then turn left and take FR 1203 for 3/4 mile. Finally, turn right and follow FR 517 for 0.2 miles into the campground.
Campground entrance
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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.
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