Lake Camping in Cle Elum, Washington, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Cle Elum

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Silver Ridge Ranch & Campground

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Cle Elum, WA

Silver Ridge Ranch is located on 22 acres in the base of the Cascade mountains. There are 45 RV Sites, 35 tent sites, 8 lodge rooms, and horse corrals at many of the sites. You can ride your horse, or hike right from the property, enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing at nearby Lake Easton and Lake Kachess. Refer to Campground Map for Site # and location. Take a short day trip to Roslyn, Wa. most noted for the filming of the Northern Exposure series. Roslyn was founded in 1886 as a coal mining company town. During the 20th century, the town gradually transitioned away from coal, and today its economy is primarily based on forestry and tourism. Don't forget to visit The Roslyn Cafe and The Brick. Another fun day trip is to Snoqualmie Falls one of Washington state's most popular scenic attractions. Approximately 45 minute drive from Easton. More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year. At the falls, you will find a two-acre park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 foot waterfall.

Spring Creek Getaway -Lake Cle Elum

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ronald, WA

Now accepting bookings 6 months out! Spring Creek Getaway is a large, one and a half acre campsite private campsite near Cle Elum, Washington. Located on Spring Creek Road in Ronald, WA, it is a three minute drive to Lake Cle Elum. It is an hour and a half drive East of Seattle, and a ten minute drive to Roslyn. There is unlimited recreation in the area, including many hiking and riding trails near by. Plenty of space on the property to bring a boat or ATVs, along with a place for your camper. The power is 110v. We also have high speed WIFI making it easy to work from the campsite. Please note that we do not have water or sewer hookups. There are two picnic tables and a fire pit in a large open area. There is a creek running through the property and string lights leading to it. If you would like to use the propane fire pit table, please bring your own propane tank or you can fill up an empty one that is available at the campsite to use. Please message me if you have any questions. Thanks for your interest!

Earthlight Camping

8 sites · RVs, Tents180 acres · Entiat, WA

!!!ROAD IMPROVEMENT READY!!! Come enjoy our land with a new road. After months of waiting for our road to be improved we finally did it! No need to drive on bumpy roads no more ;) WE GUARANTEE YOU THERE WONT BE ANY OTHER CAMPERS AT YOUR DESIGNATED CAMPGROUND, 20 ACRES JUST FOR YOU. This is a camper's dream with 100% privacy and no other "camp site neighbors". From the moment you turn off from the main road, you will experience magic, as the colorful fields on either side lead you to one of the best views of Columbia river, the snowy mountain tops behind, and the vast valley beneath. Once you reach the land, the views are meant just for you, as there is peace and tranquility of pure nature all around. Sit on our swing, or in your RV, hike the 180 acres of land, or just soak in the amazing 360 degree views of mellow sunrises, all the way to the fiery sunsets, as the wildlife around you joins your day.Short ride away, you can also visit numerous award-winning wineries, swim in lake Chelan, hike the vast nature, golf, and enjoy all what the Columbia River Valley has to offer. Over 180 acres of land on top of the canyon, you will hardly get better views anywhere else in the state. Completely unobstructed views of the Columbia River the the furthest horizon you can imagine. One of the most magical places to find tranquility and a lot of activities to do. Disclaimers: - Drone flying is allowed inside our property. If you wish to fly a drone please let me know so I can send you a full map of all of our property. You will have 180 acres to fly it.

The Village

1 site · RV, Tent8 acres · Leavenworth, WA

The Village in Lake Wenatchee offers a safe space to enjoy the outdoors. The property hosts a small coffee shop, convenience store, local artwork, and community events. The property is only 2 minutes away from Lake Wenatchee State Park, 20 minutes from Leavenworth, and just down the road from the river. You'll love this area and what it has to offer.

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Sticks + Stones

1 site · Tent1 acre · Tanner, WA

We are located 30 miles outside of Seattle just off of I-90 (some highway traffic can be heard) and minutes away to popular outdoor destinations like the Snoqualmie River, Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area, Iron Horse State Park, Twin Falls Natural Area, and Tiger Mountain State Forest. Popular trails are also a few minutes away, including Rattlesnake Ledge Trail, Mount Si Trail, Twin Falls Trail, Little Si Trail, and Mailbox Peak Trail.Learn more about this land:Escape the city and stargaze on a King size bed swing or pitch a tent in the yard for a view of Mt. Washington. The campsite is intended for small groups (2-5people) who are looking for a quiet getaway from the stress of the city. We have a BBQ grill, fire pit and an outdoor movie set up for you to enjoy after a long day away exploring all that the area has to offer. This site is perfect for folks who are looking for something easy, relaxing, and tranquil that is not too far off the beaten path. To beat the heat during the summer, we keep a 20ft inflatable water slide with pool up and is available for hipcamper use for an additional charge. We are located 30 miles outside of Seattle just off of I-90 (some highway traffic can be heard) and minutes away to popular outdoor destinations like the Snoqualmie River, Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area, Iron Horse State Park, Twin Falls State Park, Franklin Falls, and Tiger Mountain State Forest. Popular trails are also a few minutes away, including Rattlesnake Ledge Trail, Mount Si Trail, Twin Falls Trail and Little Si Trail We also have a relaxing arbor with swinging benches with a view of Mt. Washington...a really beautiful sitting area to enjoy a nice hot cuppa! Note: Our pergola bedswing site is in close proximity to the house but our rhoadie bushes and screens around the bed give you some privacy. We practice social distancing and clean and sanitize after all bookings. We have also had our COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Marblemount, Washington

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Lake Easton State Park

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Lake Wenatchee State Park

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Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

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Lakeside camping near Cle Elum guide

Overview

With three lakes within a quick drive of one another, the Cle Elum area is an ideal destination for boating- and kayaking-loving campers looking for lakefront camping within easy reach of Seattle. Area public campgrounds are managed by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and include the Wish Poosh Campground on Cle Elum Lake (just north of Ronald) and the Kachess Campground on the northwestern banks of Kachess Lake. Both offer tent sites and RV camping, plus basic amenities such as fire pits and picnic tables, but don't expect hookups or dump stations. A couple of group camping sites are also in the area, notably the Cle Elum River Group Site just north of Cle Elum Lake and the East Kachess Group Site, right on the eastern banks of Kachess Lake. Private lake camping options abound as well.