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19 of 143 campsites have Min Number Of Vehicles

Site next to swimming beach and beautiful Kachess lake views

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Kachess campground

Kachess Campground

Kachess campground entrance

Kachess swimming beach view

Kachess

<h2>Overview</h2>
Kachess Campground sits just off the forested northwest shore of Kachess Lake in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.<br/><br/> 

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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Kachess is a prime location for  fishing, swimming, boating, paddling and mountain biking in summer and early fall.  </p>
<p>The campground is also a great base camp for day-hikers and overnight backpackers. Several access trails from the area give hikers the chance to create their own excursions, whether it be a day hike or an overnight trip.  <br><br>Starting at the campground, the Kachess Lake Trail is a short loop next to the lake, enjoyable for hikers of all levels.   <br><br>Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon from boat or shoreline.  Box Canyon Creek is closed to all fishing from the mouth, 2-miles up to the falls. Check current WDFW fishing regulations for additional restrictions.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Kachess Lake Campground offers 150 sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, including one designated group site that can accommodate up to 50 guests.  The group site and 106 single family sites are available for reservation, and the rest are available on a first-come first-serve basis. 
Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, vault toilets. Drinking water is available. There are no electric hookups.   
One motorized boat launch, one non-motorized boat launch, a swimming area and picnic areas are also available to visitors.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Towering peaks, high-country lakes and old-growth forests provide visitors with a variety of landscapes.   

Kachess Lake, adjacent to the campground, is a reservoir that stores and provides water for irrigation for south-central Washington.    

The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) can be accessed near the campground. One of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, it showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.</p>

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This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>

<p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p>

<p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>

<p>Group Sites</p>
<p>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.</p>

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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.</p>

<p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  </p>

<p>Refunds</p>
<p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p>

<p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p>

<p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p>

<p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p>

Kachess Campground sits just off the forested northwest shore of Kachess Lake in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

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