Leavenworth — Washington State
Leavenworth
Campgrounds
Nine campgrounds near Leavenworth — Forest Service sites along Icicle Creek Road from just 4 miles out to 19 miles deep in the canyon, plus private RV resorts and campgrounds close to town.
Camping Overview →beExploring / Leavenworth
Overview
Most camping near Leavenworth falls into two categories: private campgrounds and RV resorts close to town, and Forest Service campgrounds along Icicle Creek Road heading west into the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The private options — Icicle River RV Resort and the KOA Holiday — offer full hookups and showers close to downtown. The USFS campgrounds on Icicle Creek Road are first-come, first-served with vault toilets and no hookups, and they fill fast on summer weekends.
Rock Island Campground on the Wenatchee River offers a quieter alternative just off US-2 west of town. Deeper into Icicle Canyon, Bridge Creek and Eightmile put campers within easy reach of the Enchantments trailheads, while Johnny Creek, Chatter Creek, and Ida Creek offer more remote experiences further from the crowds. For all Forest Service campgrounds, arriving Thursday is strongly recommended in summer.
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Campground Directory
Browse all 11 campgrounds near Leavenworth. Use the map to compare locations along Icicle Creek Road and relative to town.
RV Park
Alpine RV Park & Campground
About This Campground
Private RV park and campground close to Leavenworth with hookup sites, tent sites, showers, and easy access to downtown and Icicle Creek Road.
Details
- Reservations: Reservable
- Hookups: Full
- Amenities: Toilets, Showers, Drinking water
USFS
Blackpine Horse Camp
About This Campground
The farthest campground up Icicle Creek Road, set along Blackpine Creek in the upper Icicle Canyon. Designed for equestrian use with access to Icicle Creek Trail #1551, Jack Creek Trail, and Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 toward Bootjack Mountain. First-come, first-served.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
USFS
Bridge Creek Campground
About This Campground
Small Forest Service campground 9 miles from Leavenworth with 6 first-come sites above Icicle Creek as well as group site. Best base for the Colchuck Lake Trail — fills extremely fast.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
USFS
Chatter Creek Campground
About This Campground
Forest Service campground about 16 miles from Leavenworth on unpaved Icicle Creek Road, set in dense forest with Chatter Creek running through the sites. 12 first-come single sites and a reservable group site. Positioned between the Icicle Gorge and Chatter Creek trailheads.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
USFS
Eightmile Campground
About This Campground
The closest Forest Service campground to Leavenworth, about 8 miles up Icicle Creek. 41 single and 4 double sites across two loops, plus a reservable group site. About 60% of sites are reservable; 40% first-come. Three vault toilets, potable water, and a river trail to Icicle Creek. Best base camp for climbing Icicle Buttress and nearby crags.
Details
- Reservations: Mixed — some reservable, some first-come
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
USFS
Icicle Group Campground
About This Campground
USFS group site on Icicle Creek, about 4 miles from Leavenworth. Reservable through Recreation.gov — ideal for large groups wanting a creekside Forest Service setting close to town.
Details
- Reservations: Reservable
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets
RV Resort
Icicle River RV Resort
About This Campground
Private resort on Icicle Creek about 2 miles from Leavenworth — full RV hookups, tent sites, showers, and a creekside setting. The closest campground to downtown with full amenities.
Details
- Reservations: Reservable
- Hookups: Full
- Amenities: Toilets, Showers, Drinking water
Concessionaire
Ida Creek Campground
About This Campground
Small concessionaire-operated campground about 14 miles from Leavenworth on Icicle Creek Road. 10 sites, most directly on the river bank, set well back from the road with no traffic noise. First-come, first-served. Some sites fit trailers up to 30 feet.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
USFS
Johnny Creek Campground
About This Campground
Large two-section Forest Service campground about 12 miles from Leavenworth — 65 sites including 9 doubles, creek-side spots in the lower loop, and upper sites accommodating RVs up to 50 feet. No hookups. Best fallback when smaller campgrounds are full.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
KOA Holiday
Leavenworth / Pine Village KOA Holiday
About This Campground
KOA Holiday campground near Leavenworth with full RV hookups, tent sites, cabin rentals, pool, and playground. Resort-style amenities with easy access to downtown.
Details
- Reservations: Reservable
- Hookups: Full
- Amenities: Toilets, Showers, Drinking water
USFS
Rock Island Campground
About This Campground
Forest Service campground 17 miles from Leavenworth on Icicle Creek Road, spread across four separate areas on both sides of the road and creek. 22 sites perched above Icicle Creek with vault toilets and potable water. The Icicle Gorge Loop trail passes right through camp.
Details
- Reservations: First-come, first-served
- Hookups: No
- Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water
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Campground Comparison
Compare all Leavenworth area campgrounds side by side.
| Name | Type | Hookups | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine RV Park & Campground | RV Park | Full | Reservable |
| Blackpine Horse Camp | USFS | No | First-come |
| Bridge Creek Campground | USFS | No | First-come |
| Chatter Creek Campground | USFS | No | First-come |
| Eightmile Campground | USFS | No | Mixed |
| Icicle Group Campground | USFS | No | Reservable |
| Icicle River RV Resort | RV Resort | Full | Reservable |
| Ida Creek Campground | Concessionaire | No | First-come |
| Johnny Creek Campground | USFS | No | First-come |
| Leavenworth / Pine Village KOA Holiday | KOA Holiday | Full | Reservable |
| Rock Island Campground | USFS | No | First-come |
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