Cle Elum River Group Site
Cle Elum River Group Campground is located within the Cle Elum River Campground situated just off its namesake river in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Set in a mixed-conifer forest at an elevation of 2,300 feet and surrounded by high mountains, this campground offers a large site suitable for large family and group camping excursions.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 100 / 25 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The large reservable group site is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, drinking water and vault toilets.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Booking | Single/double sites are first come-first served. Group site is available by reservation only. Call 1-877-444-6777; TDD 877-833-6777; International 518-885-3639, or on-line at recreation.gov |
| Fees | Single site: $20 Group Site $130 Extra vehicle fee: $6 (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Cle Elum, Washington, take State Highway 903 north for 15 miles. Turn left at the campground sign. At the T in the road turn right into the group site.
| Nearest town | Ronald, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.3511° N, 121.1044° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
Fire nearby
- WildfireThree Queens
9 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
- WildfireKing
11 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
- WildfireWest Fork
40 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained
- WildfireLittle Giant
47 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Sanitation Station ↗ | 12.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | EVO ↗ | 15.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | OpenRoad RV ↗ | 34.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
Speelyi Beach is a great place to spend the day. Featuring a wide sandy beach surrounded by conifer forest on Cle Elum Lake, visitors will have plenty of space to wade, swim and splash around. Those searching for deeper water will enjoy a kayak outing along the shore at sunset. The spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is accessible near the campground. It is one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails and showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.
- 6.9 miPete Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7 miSpeelyi Beach ↗Swimming
- 11 miScatter Creek - Cle Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHowson Creek2.8 mi trail
- 0.3 miFrench Cabin Creek ↗7.5 mi trail
- 1.4 miHowsend Creek XC Ski ↗4.5 mi trail
- 1.5 miDomerie Peak ↗9.3 mi trail
- 1.6 miThorp Creek ↗4.9 mi trail
- 1.9 miLittle Salmon la Sac0.9 mi trail
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
This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- inOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
- 0.7 miAlpine Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 414,322 acres
- 8.9 miMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,025,595 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Salmon la Sac Guard StationBuilding · Cle Elum · 3.5 mi
- Northwestern Improvement Company StoreBuilding · Roslyn · 10.3 mi
- Lake Keechelus Snowshed BridgeStructure · Hyak · 12.3 mi
Natural features
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views, 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. Precipitation varies greatly throughout the area, ranging from approximately 140 inches along the Cascade Crest to only 10 inches along the eastern edge. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.
Recreation
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming and birding in summer and early fall, the Cle Elum River area offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. The campground is closed during the winter months. The adjacent French Cabin Creek Sno-Park accomodates skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. Anglers will find the waters teeming with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon in the river as well as the nearby reservoir.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Sites at Cle Elum River Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Single/double sites are first come-first served. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Single site: $20 Group Site $130 Extra vehicle fee: $6 (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Cle Elum River Group Site open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid-May to Mid-September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cle Elum River Group Site have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cle Elum River Group Site?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cle Elum River Group Site. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cle Elum River Group Site?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Cle Elum River Group Site?
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming and birding in summer and early fall, the Cle Elum River area offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cle Elum River Group Site?
Ronald, Washington. Speelyi Beach is a great place to spend the day.
Source: Getting there
What if Cle Elum River Group Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Red Mountain Campground (1 mi, first-come), Cayuse Horse Camp (3.4 mi), and Salmon La Sac (3.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby