Salmon Cove Group Site
Salmon Cove Group Site is a national forest group campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.96083, -121.27667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 509-653-1401
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Salmon Cove Group Site
Overview Salmon Cove Group Campground is located on the pebble-strewn bank of the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, providing a nice setting for groups and larger gatherings. Visitors enjoy fishing, rafting and hiking in the surrounding area. Recreation Salmon Cove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. The American River flows next to the campground, offering a scenic backdrop for swimmers, rafters and kayakers braving its cold, refreshing waters. Anglers drop lines for rainbow and brown trout in many deep pools lining the shore. Nearby American Ridge Trail is open to hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. The trail extends 26 miles from Bumping River to the notable Pacific Crest Trail, meandering through towering forests, stretches of meadows and past alpine lakes, offering scenic ridge line views along the way. Facilities Salmon Cove Group Campground contains one large site that can accommodate up to 60 people and 15 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and one vault toilet. No hookups or drinking water are available. Visitors can get water at nearby Hell's Crossing Campground. Natural Features The Okanogan-Wenatchee is comprised of high, glaciated alpine peaks towering along the Cascade Crest, where lush valleys of old-growth forest define its western boundary. At its eastern edge, rugged shrub-st
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- U.S. Forest Service · 7.0 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Amerigas · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (5 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Cove Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hell's Crossing Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Hells Crossing Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Crow Lake Way | National forest horse camp | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Campground | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.