Kachess
Kachess is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.35484, -121.24342
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 509-852-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Kachess
Overview 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. Recreation 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 mouth, 2-miles up to the falls. Check current WDFW fishing regulations for additional restrictions. Facilities Kachess Lake Campground offers 150 sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, including one designated group site that can accommodate up to 50 guests. The group site and 106 single family sites are available for reservation, and the rest are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, vault toilets. Drinking water is available. There are no electric hookups. One motorized boat launch,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Sanitation Station · 17 mi
- Water fill
- City of Redmond · 47 mi
- Propane
- Black Bear Outpost Propane · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 38 designated routes (61 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kachess Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Kachess | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| East Kachess Group Site | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| East Kachess | National forest group campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
Open Kachess in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.