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

Eightmile Group Site

Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Eightmile Group Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers a peaceful setting for groups and large gatherings.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Eightmile Campground, 26 sites, is next door.

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Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
001Back-in45PavedFullNo / No70 / 25Yes

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
AccessibilitySite 001 is listed accessible

Eightmile Group Campground has one large site that can accommodate up to 70 guests and 25 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a group campfire ring, drinking water and vault toilets.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Eightmile Group Site20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.12 inches of precipitation, 22.1 inches of snowFebruary: 2.90 inches of precipitation, 12.6 inches of snowMarch: 2.46 inches of precipitation, 4.7 inches of snowApril: 1.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.37 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowNovember: 4.08 inches of precipitation, 8.1 inches of snowDecember: 4.52 inches of precipitation, 32.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.4°F averageFebruary: 31.7°F averageMarch: 39.2°F averageApril: 46.7°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 61.5°F averageJuly: 69.0°F averageAugust: 68.6°F averageSeptember: 59.8°F averageOctober: 47.6°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 26.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Leavenworth 3 S, 4 miles from the campground at 1,128 feet, station USC00454572 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 80 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From the west, take Highway 2 east through Monroe and over Stevens' Pass. Turn right on Icicle River Road and follow for approximately 8 miles. The campground will be on the left. From the east, take Highway 2 west through Leavenworth. Turn left on Icicle River Road and follow road approximately 8 miles to the campground on the left.

Nearest townLeavenworth, Washington
Coordinates47.5508° N, 120.7661° 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

  • Wildfire
    King

    24 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    25 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

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

  • Wildfire
    Ancient Lakes

    47 mi from the campground · 15 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗6.7 mi
Outdoor gearMarine/Outdoor Supplies ↗18.7 mi
RV sales & serviceOmar's RV ↗21.4 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area. Guests can also explore the area's colorful railroad and mining history at the Steven's Pass Historic District, or hit the slopes at Steven's Pass Ski Area.

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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

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 over 9,000 feet. More than 700 lakes and mountain ponds dot the glacier-carved terrain of nearby Alpine Lake Wilderness. Tree-covered valleys give way to rocky ridges and rugged peaks along the crest of the Cascades. Many peaks and slopes are permanently cloaked in snowfields. From wet forests of Douglas fir, cedar, and an understory of salal and berries, to firs and mountain hemlock, the landscape opens up to expansive meadows matted with low growth and ends with dry forestland of ponderosa pine and grasses. Congress designated the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in 1976 with a total of 362,789 acres. Prior to designation, aggressive mining and logging operations punched numerous access roads into the area, creating a wildly irregular boundary to this popular area.

Recreation

Eightmile Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. This campground has plenty of trails to explore by bike. Anglers may want to cast a line into the deep pools at nearby Toketie Lake. Populations of rainbow and cutthroat trout find habitat in this somewhat secluded lake. The nearby Fourth of July Trail offers hikers expansive ridge line views and challenging terrain. Beginning in the forest at 4,000 feet, the trail quickly climbs in elevation, out of the trees into more open, arid landscapes. The trail continues, traversing through mountain meadows with spectacular views of the Stuart Mountain Range and Icicle Valley. At 10.6 miles, this is a solid day hike, though backpackers can hook up connecting trails to continue for multiple days though adjacent wilderness settings.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Eightmile Group Site?

Sites at Eightmile Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Eightmile Group Site?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Eightmile 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

How many sites does Eightmile Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Eightmile Group Site?

The longest site here provides 45 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 there accessible sites at Eightmile Group Site?

Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Eightmile Group Site?

Eightmile Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Eightmile Group Site?

Leavenworth, Washington. Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt.

Source: Getting there

What if Eightmile Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eightmile Campground (under 0.1 mi), Bridge Creek Group Site (1.1 mi), and Icicle Group Campground (3.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby