Steliko Lookout
Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Entiat, WA, WA
Price: From $95 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Steliko Lookout sits at an elevation of 2,586 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in 1947, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s. The peak is still used by staff during emergencies to get a view of the surrounding area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/steliko-lookout to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1947 fire lookout at 2,586 feet in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offering 360-degree views and excellent stargazing. Campers consistently praise the amazing sunrise, stars, and panoramic views across all directions.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, American Black Bear, American Kestrel, Dusky Flycatcher, Cassin's Vireo, White-breasted Nuthatch
Insider tips for Steliko Lookout: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle required; road is narrow and steep at the beginning Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Expect significant wind at night; bring proper wind protection and secure all gear
Skip Steliko Lookout if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You cannot drive four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle. You are sensitive to wind—reviewers report howling wind throughout the night.
Best time to visit Steliko Lookout: May-October — Official operating season; road accessible mid-April to mid-November but campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flats Campground (ENTIAT, WA), Tyee Lookout (Entiat, WA), Deep Creek Campground (WA), Fox Creek (Entiat, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Steliko Lookout
Cell signal at Steliko Lookout (Entiat, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
The Steliko Lookout sits at an elevation of 2,586 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in 1947, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s. The peak is still used by staff during emergencies to get a view of the surrounding area.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFour-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle required; road is narrow and steep at the beginning
Book early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Expect significant wind at night; bring proper wind protection and secure all gear
Official operating season; road accessible mid-April to mid-November but campground operates May through October
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Getting there →
From Entiat, travel 10.3 miles west on the Entiat River Road, also known as County Road 19. Turn right on NF road 5310, drive past the forest service buildings and continue up the road (use four-wheel drive) for 1.5 miles, stay straight on the 5310-110 at the 5310/5310-110 junction. Follow the 5310-110 to the lookout. Please note: Mid-November through mid-April the last 1.5 miles of the road is closed. The lookout is accessible by walking, skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling the 1.5 miles up th
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- 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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