U.S. Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Chelan, WA

Snowberry Bowl Campground

The forested drive to this campground is a beautiful visual of a fire resilient ecosystem with views of the surrounding mountains that tower above. Snowberry Bowl is nicely tucked in the 25 Mile Creek Drainage away from the busy town of Chelan but close to the Lake and recreational activities. There are seven single tent sites and two small group/RV sites, all of which have fire rings and picnic tables. The group/RV sites can accommodate up to a 25-foot trailer. No hook-ups are available at any of the sites. A group shelter containing four picnic tables may be accessed via barrier-free trails near both group/RV sites.

Reservable · Recreation.gov9 sitesPets okFires ok

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Snowberry Bowl Campground Sign.Snowberry Bowl Campground
Photos courtesy of Chelan Ranger District, brewbooks from near Seattle, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Little Giant · 26 mi away · 172,912 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only7
Standard, no hookups2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Lake Creek Campground offers seven sites that accommodate tents and two group/RV camp sites, however hookups are not available. There is a group picnic shelter that is first come, first served. A solar pump is on site for fresh water and dumpsters are located on site. Three CXT vault toilets are available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
BookingChelan District camping areas are all first come first serve.
Fees$15/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. (2 vehicle per site max.) Please bring cash or check.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Snowberry Bowl Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowFebruary: 1.22 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowApril: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.51 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.83 inches of precipitation, 8.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.0°F averageFebruary: 33.0°F averageMarch: 41.1°F averageApril: 49.8°F averageMay: 59.0°F averageJune: 65.4°F averageJuly: 72.8°F averageAugust: 72.5°F averageSeptember: 63.2°F averageOctober: 50.5°F averageNovember: 37.6°F averageDecember: 28.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Chelan, 16 miles from the campground at 1,194 feet, station USC00451350 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 21 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road #5900, go 3 miles to Slide Ridge Road #8410. Take a left onto the Slide Ridge Road #8410 and travel ¾ mile to Snowberry Bowl Campground.

Nearest townChelan, Washington
Coordinates47.9594° N, 120.2897° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

    26 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

    37 mi from the campground · 4,615 acres · 34% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗2.6 mi
Outdoor gearMarine/Outdoor Supplies ↗21.7 mi
RV sales & serviceOmar RV ↗32.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Hundreds of miles of multiple use trails are accessible from nearby trailheads. Lake Chelan provides amazing access to campers who want to recreate on the water. The town of Chelan is a 35 minute drive and provides multiple options for dining and recreation.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic vistas, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow. The surrounding area is a beautiful visual of a fire resilient ecosystem and provides excellent habitat for a wide range of wildlife including mule deer, cougars, native fish, black bears, pine marten, moose, bald and golden eagles and a variety of woodpeckers and owls. The short drive to Lake Chelan gives campers great access to the natural beauty and recreational opportunities the lake provides.

Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, dirt biking, and playing in the water on Lake Chelan top the list of recreational activities in the area. The Pot Peak, North Fork 25 Mile Creek, and Box Canyon trails are a short drive from the campground and are open to most activities. Lake Chelan is the big draw for the area and provides campers with access to the third deepest lake in the United States. Whether it's fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, or swimming Lake Chelan is a beautiful place to recreate on the water.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Sites at Snowberry Bowl Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Chelan District camping areas are all first come first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

$15/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. (2 vehicle per site max.) Please bring cash or check.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Snowberry Bowl Campground have?

9 sites, including 7 tent-only sites and 2 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Snowberry Bowl Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, dirt biking, and playing in the water on Lake Chelan top the list of recreational activities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Snowberry Bowl Campground?

Chelan, Washington. Hundreds of miles of multiple use trails are accessible from nearby trailheads.

Source: Getting there

What if Snowberry Bowl Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Grouse Mountain Campground (2.3 mi, first-come), Mitchell Creek Campground (4.6 mi, first-come), and Deer Point Campground (4.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby