Campsite 1 at Lake Creek Campground on the Entiat River

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Lake Creek Campground

18 sites perched above the Entiat River — 9 reservable, 9 first-come — with vault toilets, the Lake Creek Trailhead next door, and some of the best river views in the valley.

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Overview

Lake Creek Campground sits along the Entiat River approximately 31 miles up the Entiat River Road at 2,200 feet in elevation. The 18-site campground is perched above a narrow, fast-moving section of the river — you can hear the water rushing below from every campsite. Dense forest surrounds the campground, and limited to no cell service is the norm this far up the valley. The campground is open seasonally from mid-May through late October.

With the exception of sites 2, 16, 17, and 18, all campsites are on the river side of the campground road, many with remarkable views of the Entiat River below. Several sites require a short walk down from the road to reach the picnic table, fire ring, and tent area. Site 1 is the standout — tucked at the confluence of Lake Creek and the Entiat River, it is one of the most scenic individual campsites in the entire Entiat Valley. Nine sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; sites 3 through 12 are first-come, first-served. The Lake Creek Trailhead is within walking distance, providing access to the Lake Creek Trail, Middle Tommy Trail, and South Tommy Trail.

18
Campsites
9
Reservable
2,200 ft
Elevation
Mid-May–Oct
Season

Fit Snapshot

A quick read on who this campground suits — and where it falls short — so you can decide in under a minute.

At a glance

Key facts
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Scenic river viewsHiking and trail accessMixed reservation optionsQuiet wooded setting
cancel Avoid if you need
A guaranteed last-minute siteCell serviceShowersA flat drive-up site (some walk down to tent area)
forest Camping style Scenic Forest Service campground perched above the Entiat River
groups Crowds Reservable sites book ahead; first-come sites fill summer weekends
route Access Drive-in, ~31 miles from Entiat
rv_hookup RV suitability RV sites available; some campsites require a short walk down to the tent area
nights_stay Stay length Best for 2 to 3 nights

Fit indicators

Out of 10
Family Friendly
7/10
Quiet & Secluded
8/10
Scenic Views
10/10
River Views
8/10
Hiking Access
9/10
RV Friendly
6/10
Beginner Friendly
7/10
info Subjective ratings based on Rob's visits — not a substitute for your own homework.

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Campground Photos

Campsite 1 — at the Lake Creek confluence
Campsite 3
Campsite 7
Vault Toilet
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Activities

Hiking

Hiking

The Lake Creek Trailhead is within walking distance of the campground and provides access to several trails. The Lake Creek Trail climbs through old-growth forest alongside Lake Creek. The Middle Tommy Trail and South Tommy Trail branch off and connect to the Tommy Ridge system — popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and motorbike riders. View all Entiat trails at the Entiat Hiking Guide.

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Mountain Biking

The Middle Tommy and South Tommy Trails, accessible from the Lake Creek Trailhead at the campground, are open to mountain bikes. The Tommy Ridge system connects to additional riding further into the valley.

Motorbikes

Most trails in the Entiat Valley are open to dirt bikes. The Tommy Trails accessible from the Lake Creek Trailhead are a popular destination for motorbike riders, with challenging terrain and ridge views.

River Access

The Entiat River runs fast and narrow below the campground. Site 1, at the confluence of Lake Creek and the Entiat River, offers the easiest access to the water for fishing or cooling off.

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Things to Know

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Nine sites are reservable at Recreation.gov. Sites 3 through 12 are first-come, first-served. Reserve early — the reservable sites book up for summer weekends.

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No water, electric, or sewer hookups are available — dry camping only. Several sites also require a short walk down from the road to reach the picnic table, fire ring, and tent area.

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Site 1 is tucked at the confluence of Lake Creek and the Entiat River — one of the most scenic campsites in the Entiat Valley. Book early or arrive first thing.

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No potable water on-site. Bring your own or plan to filter from the river.

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Limited to no cell service at this campground. Download maps, trail info, and campfire restriction updates before leaving Entiat.

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Pay receptacles for first-come sites may no longer accept cash, especially outside of core summer season. Download the Recreation.gov app before you leave town while you still have connectivity, and use it to pay when you arrive.

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Compare Nearby Campgrounds

Five closest campgrounds to Lake Creek Campground.

NameTentRVReservationsRiver Access
Fox Creek CampgroundYesYesFirst-comeYes
Silver Falls CampgroundYesYesFirst-comeYes
North Fork CampgroundYesNoFirst-comeYes
Spruce Grove CampgroundYesNoDay use onlyYes
Three Creek CampgroundYesYesReservableYes

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