Rock Island Campground

Rock Island Campground sits about 17 miles from Leavenworth on Icicle Creek Road, near the point where the road becomes noticeably rough. The campground is not a single loop but four separate areas spread across both sides of Icicle Creek Road and both banks of Icicle Creek — giving it more variety than most campgrounds in the canyon. Some sites have views down to the water, while many are set back in the trees without a direct sightline to the creek. The Icicle Gorge Loop trail passes right through camp, and there is a popular swim area right next to the bridge that campers use to cool off during the summer months. The Jack Trout Trailhead is just south of the campground. All 22 sites are first-come, first-served. Each of the four areas has its own vault toilet, and potable water is available.

The four areas offer distinct camping experiences. Sites 1 through 3 are right at the eastern entrance — just off Icicle Creek Road, perched directly above the creek with some tree cover but also open to the sky. Sites 4 through 9 are to the west, accessible from either Icicle Creek Road or Forest Service Road 7609, with more shade and close proximity to the river. Sites 10 through 18 sit farther west on FS 7609 in thick forest — the shadiest and most secluded section of the campground. Sites 19 through 22 are across the bridge over Icicle Creek on the south bank, with 19 and 20 on the east side of the bridge and 21 and 22 on the west side.