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Kachess

8 mi northwest of Roslyn, WA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
153sites
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Kachess

Kachess Campground sits just off the forested northwest shore of Kachess Lake in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Set in dense old-growth conifer forest and surrounded by high mountains, Kachess Campground is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the Cle Elum Ranger District. Kachess is a prime location for fishing, swimming, boating, paddling and mountain biking in summer and early fall. The campground is also a great base camp for day-hikers and overnight backpackers. Several access trails from the area give hikers the chance to create their own excursions, whether it be a day hike or an overnight trip. Starting at the campground, the Kachess Lake Trail is a short loop next to the lake, enjoyable for hikers of all levels. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon from boat or shoreline. Box Canyon Creek is closed to all fishing from the…

  • Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
  • Season: Early June – mid-September
  • Managed by: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, FS
  • Where: 8 mi northwest of Roslyn, WA · 47.35484, -121.24342

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birding

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterDump stationTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
25°Jan
38°
25°Feb
44°
28°Mar
50°
32°Apr
58°
38°May
64°
43°Jun
72°
49°Jul
73°
48°Aug
66°
42°Sep
53°
35°Oct
40°
30°Nov
33°
25°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (University observatory), 55 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 0 mi
Propane: 19.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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