Lake Chelan / Campgrounds

Snowberry Bowl Campground

Well-maintained fee campground up Twenty-Five Mile Creek with potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and tent and small RV sites.

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Overview

Snowberry Bowl Campground is a well-maintained Forest Service campground a few miles from the busier Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, offering a quieter alternative with genuine amenities. Nine campsites are spread along a forested hillside loop, with two group sites capable of accommodating trailers up to 25 feet — making it one of the few non-hookup options in the area that works for larger rigs. Sites cost $15 per night ($30 for group sites), and the campground is open mid-May through October. Amenities include three vault toilets, a potable water faucet, secured food storage, and a group shelter open to all campers. It's positioned within a few miles of several trailheads in the Twenty Five Mile Creek area, including the Pot Peak Trail. A solid choice for tent campers and small trailer owners who want a developed but uncrowded campground without paying state park prices.

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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Tent campersSmall trailersHikersBackup when state parks are full

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HookupsLakefront accessReservationsShowers

forest Camping style Developed forest campground

groups Crowds Moderate on summer weekends

route Access Paved most of the way, short forest road finish

rv_hookup RV suitability Small trailers only, no hookups

nights_stay Stay length Best for 1–3 nights

Fit indicators

Out of 10

Family Friendly

7/10

Quiet & Secluded

7/10

Scenic Views

5/10

Lake Access

2/10

Hiking Access

9/10

RV Friendly

4/10

Beginner Friendly

8/10

info Subjective ratings based on Rob's visits — not a substitute for your own homework.

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Things to Know

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Standard sites cost $15 per night; the two group sites (6 & 7) cost $30 per night. Payment is made at the self-serve pay station located at the lower entrance to the campground.

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The campground is open from mid-May through October. Potable water from the campground faucet may not be available in May and October, so bring your own water if visiting at the start or end of the season.

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Campsites 6 and 7 are larger group sites that can accommodate vehicles or trailers up to 25 feet. A group shelter adjacent to these sites is available to all campers on a first-come, first-served basis.

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No reservations are accepted. The campground is generally less crowded than the nearby Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, but summer weekends can still fill up — plan to arrive earlier in the day.

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A shared bear box for food storage is available near the group shelter. Use it to keep wildlife out of your food, especially overnight.

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Compare Nearby Campgrounds

Showing the five closest drive-in campgrounds to Snowberry Bowl Campground.

Campground	Tent	RV	Reservations	Lake Access
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park	Yes	Yes	Reservable	Yes
Grouse Mountain Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	No
Junior Point Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	No
Handy Springs Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	No
Lake Chelan State Park	Yes	Yes	Reservable	Yes