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Kachess

Kachess swimming beach view
Kachess Campground
Kachess campground entrance
Kachess campground

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
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🚐 002, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 003, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 005, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 006, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 007, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 008, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 014, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 016, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 017, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 018, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 019, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 020, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 021, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 022, Loop: GALE CREEK
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🚐 025, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 027, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 029, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 031, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 034, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 035, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 037, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 038, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 039, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 041, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 043, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 045, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 046, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 048, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 049, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 050, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 051, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 052, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 053, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 054, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 055, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 058, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 059, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 060, Loop: Beargrass
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🚐 064, Loop: Lodge Creek
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🚐 065, Loop: Lodge Creek
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🚐 068, Loop: Lodge Creek
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🚐 071, Loop: Lodge Creek
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🚐 073, Loop: Lodge Creek
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🚐 088, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 089, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 090, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 091, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 092, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 093, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 094, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 095, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 096, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 097, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 098, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 099, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 100, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 101, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 102, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 103, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 104, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 105, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 106, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 107, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 108, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 109, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 110, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 113, Loop: Mineral Creek
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🚐 116, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 118, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 120, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 122, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 123, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 126, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 128, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 130, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 131, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 134, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 135, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 136, Loop: Thetis Creek
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🚐 137, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 139, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 141, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 143, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 145, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 147, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 149, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 152, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 153, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 155, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 159, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 160, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 161, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 162, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 163, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 164, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 165, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 166, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 167, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 168, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 169, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 170, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 171, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 172, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 173, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 175, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 176, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 178, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 180, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 182, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 183, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 184, Loop: Box Canyon
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🚐 GROUP SITE A, Loop: RECR
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Reviews (375)

What Guests Are Saying

Kachess campground offers a beautiful, scenic environment with spacious and private campsites, making it a popular choice for many visitors. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness of the campground and the friendliness of the staff, along with access to hiking trails and the lake. However, some concerns were raised about sanitation issues in the vault toilets, low lake water levels, and a lack of enforcement of campfire bans, which detracted from the overall experience for some campers.

Review Summary

4.1
375 reviews
5
52.8%
198
4
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81
3
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2
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Alex H

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 182, Loop: Box Canyon

5

Lake Kachess campground is one of the best in the state. Very clean and well maintained. Our stay was during Labor Day weekend, unfortunately the lake was very low so swimming was tough. Definitely will be coming back though!

Geoff T

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 141, Loop: Box Canyon

3

For those of us that appreciate the typical calm waters of the north end of the lake, it would be great if the campground staff would or could enforce the no wake zone that is identified at the boat launch as well as with marker buoys in the lake. It's a wonderful place to paddle board, raft, swim etc. with friends and family as long as you don't have to worry about getting run over by jet skis and other watercraft.

Augie S

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 172, Loop: Box Canyon

5

Very clean. Quiet. Only problem we had was the bathroom toilet backed up, but was repaired in couple days.

Suzy W

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January 14, 2020 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Beargrass

3

The water level at the lake is exceptionally low when we camped there. It is mother nature.

Wendee M

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January 14, 2020 Stayed at: 120, Loop: Thetis Creek

2

The scenery was amazing and the water refreshing. The campsite was perfect and we enjoyed it while we were there.

nalditya k

Verified

January 13, 2020 Stayed at: GROUP SITE A, Loop: RECR

4

I stayed at the group campground. It was really private, lots of grounds for tent and parking. Not far from the lake either. My only improvement suggestion is to upgrade the toilet. It will be great if it's water toilet instead of pit.

Viktor H

Verified

January 12, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: GALE CREEK

5

Lake is great in the summer. A bit cold, but the beach us perfect.

Michael R

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 173, Loop: Box Canyon

5

Campsites are well laid out for privacy

Allan S

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 166, Loop: Box Canyon

4

My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at the site. Although we wished the lake was a little higher and that the restroom tanks didn't overflow/clog. The other restrooms seemed to be overwhelmed as well as the smell was pretty rank.

I especially enjoyed the morning flyovers by the Navy F/A-18's, always amazed at the power of those Navy aircraft.

We are already discussing our plans for the summer and Lake kachess will definitely be part of it.

Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback.

Allan

Emily I

January 10, 2020

5

Some areas are generator hell! That said, this is a very nice campground. The staff is really nice and the lake is stunning!

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 47.3548 / -121.243

Elevation: 692 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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