Kachess Campground

47.21174240, -121.14363120
6168 Nelson Siding Road Cle Elum Washington 98922 US

Kachess Campground is a pleasant 5-1/2 mile drive from Interstate 90, Exit 62. The 92 acre Forest Service facility is located on the northwest shore of Kachess Lake with Little Kachess Lake to the immediate north. Set in dense old-growth evergreens and surrounded by high mountains, Kachess Campground has over 100 campsites and one group campsite (by reservation only). It is an excellent location for family camping.

There are two boat launches and a picnic area. These water access points accommodate cartoppers and trailer boats and there is parking for vehicles & trailers. The south boat launch is paved; and the north boat launch is maintained gravel. On busy summer weekends, the boat launch and day use parking areas fill up fast.

Reservation Information

Calling 1-877-444-6777

Campground Information
Park Season Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Early June –
Early Sep
GROUP NONELECTRIC $115.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $21.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC DOUBLE $42.00
Park Season Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates
Non-Peak Season
Early Sep –
Late Sep
GROUP NONELECTRIC $115.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $21.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC DOUBLE $42.00
Camping & Recreation

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.

Services & 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, one non-motorized boat launch, a swimming area and picnic areas are also available to visitors.

Within Facility
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Biking
  • Tables
  • Fire Pit
  • Vault Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • Lake Access
Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

47.21174240, -121.14363120

From Seattle trave east on I-90 approximately 62 miles, or from Cle Elum travel west on I-90 approximately 20 miles. Take exit 62 and follow Kachess Lake Road for 5.5 miles to the campground, which is on the right.