Kachess

Kachess swimming beach view
Kachess Campground
Kachess campground entrance
Kachess campground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

113 total sites

RV Sites

113 sites

About Kachess

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.

Number of accommodations: 113

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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113 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 002, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 003, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 005, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 006, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 014, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 016, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 017, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 018, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 019, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 020, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 021, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 022, Loop: GALE CREEK RV
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🚐 025, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 027, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 029, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 031, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 034, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 035, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 037, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 038, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 039, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 041, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 043, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 045, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 046, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 048, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 049, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 050, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 051, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 052, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 053, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 054, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 055, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 058, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 059, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 060, Loop: Beargrass RV
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🚐 064, Loop: Lodge Creek RV
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🚐 065, Loop: Lodge Creek RV
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🚐 068, Loop: Lodge Creek RV
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🚐 071, Loop: Lodge Creek RV
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🚐 073, Loop: Lodge Creek RV
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🚐 088, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 089, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 094, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 095, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 096, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 097, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 098, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 100, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 101, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 102, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 103, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 104, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 105, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 106, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 107, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 108, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 109, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 110, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 113, Loop: Mineral Creek RV
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🚐 116, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 118, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 120, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 122, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 123, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 126, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 128, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 130, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 131, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 134, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 135, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 136, Loop: Thetis Creek RV
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🚐 137, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 139, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 141, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 143, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 145, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 147, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 149, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 152, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 153, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 155, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 159, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 160, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 161, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 162, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 163, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 164, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 165, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 166, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 167, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 168, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 169, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 170, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 171, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 172, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 173, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 175, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 176, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 178, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 180, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 182, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 183, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 184, Loop: Box Canyon RV
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🚐 GROUP SITE A, Loop: RECR RV
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Reviews (468)

What Guests Are Saying

Kachess Campground offers beautiful scenery, clean and spacious campsites, and a lovely lake, making it a favorite for many campers. Guests appreciate the helpful and friendly camp hosts who maintain the facilities and ensure a pleasant atmosphere. However, some reviews noted issues with restroom cleanliness and noise disturbances, especially on busy weekends. Overall, many plan to return for future visits due to the campground's charm and accessibility.

Review Summary

4.1
468 reviews
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Sharon W

Verified

June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 165, Loop: Box Canyon

5

We enjoyed our stay at the lake even though the water level was very low for this time of year.

Michael K

Verified

June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 184, Loop: Box Canyon

4

Had a great experience with the wife and dogs. Weather was good for most of the time and got some great hikes in.
Have never seen the lake this low, especially in May, so if boating is in the plan this may not be the year for Kachess!

Saud A

Verified

June 23, 2024 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Beargrass

5

This was our first time camping. Rated five stars as it exceeded our expectations. Well maintained location. Fire pits were upgrades from the simple ones in the image on Recreation.gov. Camp host was friendly. Toilets were flush instead of vault which was a nice surprise.

Caitlin K

Verified

June 26, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: GALE CREEK

5

Absolutely wonderful!

Alex S

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June 26, 2024 Stayed at: 092, Loop: Mineral Creek

5

Site 92 was awesome, spaced well from all neighbors, you have good privacy. This was also near some trails. The “mineral creek” loop has flushing toilets. Note that many of the other toilets on the map at Kachess are just pit toilets, so this loop in particular is one of the better ones if you prefer bathrooms over outhouses.

BLANCA H

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 145, Loop: Box Canyon

4

We went early thinking we could use the day use area while our site was ready, but found out we had to pay for the day use even though we had already paid for the camp site.

Rashell L

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 141, Loop: Box Canyon

5

Great place. Great space. Awesome campsite. Beautiful lake. No bugs. Wow.

Lynsey W

Verified

July 3, 2024 Stayed at: 182, Loop: Box Canyon

3

Our campsite was nice and backed up to the lake. There was plenty of room for multiple tents if you walked slightly down a hill behind the site...I'm not sure if it was intended for a tent but it looked like others had done so in the past. The bathroom situation however was not good. When we first arrived there was no toilet paper and no soap. A couple hours later the toilet paper had been replenished but still no soap. It was only slightly better than a vault toilet.

Holly G

Verified

July 4, 2024 Stayed at: 123, Loop: Thetis Creek

5

The grounds and bathrooms were immaculate! Managers are extremely friendly!

Jill J

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July 4, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: GALE CREEK

5

Beautiful spot, well maintained, very nice host.

Location Kachess

Address:
8000 Lake Kachess Rd
Easton, WA, 98925
United States

Highway access

Kachess is accessible via I-90, which is approximately 14 miles to the north, providing access to major cities and routes in the region.

Elevation: 692 feet

Distance to downtown

15 mi drive to downtown Easton (about 22 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Water levels in Kachess Lake and Little Kachess Lake vary during the summer
  • First-come, first-served sites may be available
  • Off-road vehicle use is not permitted in the campground
  • Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time (noon) on the day following your scheduled arrival.
  • The campground may be full and no accommodations may be available after a no show is processed.
  • Citations may be issued for exceeding Max Occupancy and campsite footprint
  • Pets must be leashed in the campground at all times
  • Firewood is available to purchase at the campground for $10.00/bundle.
  • Learn more about the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest here 
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Water is available in this location via a handpump and/or water spigot. Please DO NOT attach your RV hoses to the water systems we provide. These are made available to you to fill your water jugs/buckets and take back to your site to use. If you need to fill your RV water tanks, please fill your tank before you come to the campground. Thank you!

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Last updated: September 11, 2026

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