USDA Forest Service · Washington
East Kachess Group Site
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,247 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EAST KACHESS (NFSR 4818000) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Nearest town
- CLE ELUM
- Address
- 803 W. 2ND STREET, CLE ELUM, WA, 98922
- Phone
- 509-852-1100
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Swimming
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
East Kachess Group Campground is tucked away on the eastern shore of Kachess Lake in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Hemmed in by dense old-growth conifer forest and surrounded by high mountains, East Kachess Group Campground is secluded, making it an ideal setting for groups and families seeking recreation and relaxation.
Recreation
This is a prime base camp for hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking in summer and early fall and several trails are a short drive from the area.
Anglers will enjoy the scenic backdrop of the area while fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon from boat or shoreline.
Facilities
East Kachess Group Campground has one large group site, able to accommodate up to 50 people and 20 vehicles. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills and vault toilets.
Natural Features
Kachess Lake, adjacent to the campground, is a reservoir that stores and provides water for irrigation for south-central Washington.
The area is quite scenic, supporting wildlife such as deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Endangered and threatened species including the northern spotted owl and gray wolves also find havens in nearby ecosystems.
Nearby Attractions
Hikers may want to traverse at least a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 28° | -3° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 27° | 0° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 29° | 13° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 34° | 25° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 41° | 32° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 45° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 53° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 55° | 45° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 50° | 40° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 41° | 33° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 33° | 16° | 56° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 28° | 9° | 54° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Kachess · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 149 sites
- Crystal Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Lake Easton State Park · Washington State Parks · 5 mi
- French Cabin Snow Park · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Cle Elum River Group Site · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
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