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

Salmon Cove Group Site

Salmon Cove Group Campground is located on the pebble-strewn bank of the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, providing a nice setting for groups and larger gatherings. Visitors enjoy fishing, rafting and hiking in the surrounding area.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 site40 ft maxNo hookups

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Salmon Cove Group SiteSalmon Cove Group Site
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3fires
active
West Fork · 21 mi away · 310 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

group standard area nonelectric1
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
00140GravelFull60 / 15

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents

Salmon Cove Group Campground contains one large site that can accommodate up to 60 people and 15 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and one vault toilet. No hookups or drinking water are available. Visitors can get water at nearby Hell's Crossing Campground.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
FeesDaily Fee $60 plus an additional $10 Recreation.gov registration fee

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Salmon Cove Group Site30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.13 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.84 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.94 inches of precipitationApril: 3.42 inches of precipitationMay: 2.21 inches of precipitationJune: 1.77 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.71 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.87 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.88 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.93 inches of precipitationNovember: 7.77 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.37 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.0°F averageFebruary: 32.8°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 42.5°F averageMay: 50.0°F averageJune: 56.0°F averageJuly: 63.0°F averageAugust: 63.0°F averageSeptember: 56.2°F averageOctober: 45.6°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 30.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Easton, 20 miles from the campground at 2,170 feet, station USC00452384 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year.

Getting there

From Naches, Washington, follow U.S. Highway 12 west to State Route (SR) 410. Take SR 410 for approximately 40 miles to MP 83, where you will see an access road and gate for the site on the south side of the road.

Nearest townNaches, Washington
Coordinates46.9608° N, 121.2767° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    West Fork

    21 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

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

  • Wildfire
    King

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

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7 mi
RV sales & serviceOpenRoad RV ↗32.7 mi
Outdoor gearEVO ↗32.7 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave. Interpretive signs along the trail explain the geology, plants, animals and fire history of the area. Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Mount Rainier National Park. This beautiful park offers fantastic glimpses of glaciers, subalpine ecology and volcanic landscapes. Visitors also enjoy traversing the Chinook Scenic Byway, considered one of Washington's premier driving excursions. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, old-growth forests, alpine peaks, jagged ridges and river canyons dominate this 92-mile journey.

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 →

Norse Peak Wilderness begins about 0.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

The Okanogan-Wenatchee is comprised of high, glaciated alpine peaks towering along the Cascade Crest, where lush valleys of old-growth forest define its western boundary. At its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to over 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 plenty of snow in the winter. The area supports wildlife such as deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.

Recreation

Salmon Cove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. The American River flows next to the campground, offering a scenic backdrop for swimmers, rafters and kayakers braving its cold, refreshing waters. Anglers drop lines for rainbow and brown trout in many deep pools lining the shore. Nearby American Ridge Trail is open to hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. The trail extends 26 miles from Bumping River to the notable Pacific Crest Trail, meandering through towering forests, stretches of meadows and past alpine lakes, offering scenic ridge line views along the way.

Guidebooks for Washington

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    Ellie Kozlowski, 2018
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  • Hiking Waterfalls in Washington
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Salmon Cove Group Site?

Sites at Salmon Cove Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Salmon Cove Group Site?

Daily Fee $60 plus an additional $10 Recreation.gov registration fee

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Salmon Cove Group Site?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Salmon Cove Group Site open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Salmon Cove Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Salmon Cove 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

What is there to do at Salmon Cove Group Site?

Salmon Cove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities throughout the year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Salmon Cove Group Site?

Naches, Washington. Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District.

Source: Getting there

What if Salmon Cove Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hells Crossing Campground (0.6 mi), Pleasant Valley Campground (2.6 mi), and Pine Needle Group Site (3.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby