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Kachess Campground, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Kachess Campground is located in the Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (1 hr 6 min east of Sammamish, WA) with an elevation of 2,274 feet. There are a total of 141 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 17 and 110 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $25.00 to $145.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Boat dock at Kachess Campground, WAEntrance sign for Kachess Campground in Wenatchee National Forest, WA.Floating sports is common at Kachess Campground, WA.Pit toilets were in good shape at Kachess Campground, WAPotable water spigots are found throughout Kachess Campground WA.Swim beach on the south side of Kachess Campground, WA.
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Kachess

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Booking Window: 6 months

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@AustinC3D0DB5D · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #155
Such a beautiful spot to camp! Our camp spot was a little dusty and the people next to us were a little loud but its camping. You can drive down to the lake and enjoy the day!
@KarlS9409040 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #27
Lake pretty dried up, many mosquitos and not allowed to cook our dinner with fire pit. Ended up making sandwiches for dinner. We left after one night and stayed at a KOA that had gas BBQ in Leavenworth. Later we stayed at Money Creek and were able to have fire pit by a river. Nice drive up there, but not nice to stay.
@VonandS49744BB · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #137
Our family have been camping here for the past 31 years. It's our Happy Place Love this beautiful, peaceful, relaxing and very old fashioned camping so much. It's simply AMAZING
@CurtisS30560F8 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #35
For a campground without hookups it was good and the lake was awesome. Im surprised there wasnt even a place to dump the Rv in the campground but other than that it was great. IDE definitely go back.
@KELLYO7C6B2F9C · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #130
Great campground,. Wish they would allow the lake to fill!
@GregK7205418 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #19
Great time and service was great, we camp there each year.
@AndreiK9E5D047 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #73
Campfires ban is BS
@HeatherH62177E · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #31
This is one of my favorite places to camp. Sometimes the water level is a bit low but it's still beautiful. Biking, hiking, kayaking or just hanging out at the campsite. Camp hosts are a friendly and helpful. We love to go at least once a year.
@BruceH7382571 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #110
Annual Visit to the Lake
@XilinYC5C493AC · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #5
Lake Kachess is so nice on a hot sunny day to just float around.
@TracyM8497497 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #90
I reserved the site for 6 people and two cars. Upon arrival it was immediately clear that there was only space for a 4 person tent. Unable to stay, we turned around and made our 4 hour drive home
@JulieNF9AD3649 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #89
Very large and spread out campground. Decent privacy between sites. There are no public showers, so that deterred us from going in the lake (w/o being able to rinse off before bed).
@GregP7824948 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #131
Kachess is always a beautiful place to visit. Our last visit (on the 4th of July weekend) was not perfect due to the toilets on the Thetis loop not being well maintained. We only saw the camp hosts once and they seemed to be putting in fresh toilet paper and not actually cleaning. These toilets need daily cleaning during the busy season and they were not getting it.
@SilviaS04EBD28 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #184
DO NOT BOOK THIS SITE. The map does not show you but the vault toilet is right next to it. Sure, someone came by daily to replenish the toilet paper and clean the inside but the smell is terrible. You sit around to enjoy yourself and the smell hits you every few minutes. It was so gross especially during meal times. That vault bathroom is used by day users and people camping so it has high traffic. We could not stand it anymore and left a night earlier. Will never come back. They need to update their maps
@MichelleM70561 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #147
This campground is worth staying at and the grounds are beautiful. The lake and streams are wonderful, and the staff I encountered are nice. The general store is not consistent. Hours of operation posted but it will be closed. They don't sell ice and always out of firewood. They do clean some of the bathrooms, but the mass spider webs at the ceiling remain untouched. Having a few webs is one thing but it is clear the ceiling of the bathrooms isn't touched at all. It would go a long way to simply knock them all down to improve the experience. Be prepared to bring your own toilet paper (out often), ice and firewood. We will be back to enjoy. We will do a run 30 minutes into town for ice refills. Still a great camp place!
@LynnE3760282 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #1
The lake is beautiful, swimming area was clean and accessible, and our campsite was delightful. Despite being near the water we had zero issues with mosquitoes, just the average outside bug experience. We'll definitely be back!
@KathleenV60903 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #149
The setting is amazing, our particular site was generously sized (could fit 3 tents) and the vibe is great. HOWEVER, the parks generator died midday on a Saturday and water service and plumbing stopped for several hours in our loop. The bathroom is very outdated in box canyon. This beautiful park really needs some investment!
@MichaelE21B7A6 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #159
Motorhome parked in partial shade, camping with family. The Lake Kashess was a beautiful place for the Four days.
@AllanS30ADBB44 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #8
The campsite was clean and very easy to access. Our visit was quiet but families were around with children and pets. The bathrooms seemed to be lacking in cleanliness, even when we tried other area bathrooms. But, overall, we had a great time and really like the campgrounds and lake.
@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #7
Big site could easily fit 2 more tents on it. Water was clear and cold but fun to swim in. Bring water shoes because it's rocky! Bathrooms were cleaned daily and always had TP. Great stay
@AliceF4984943 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #98
We love returning to Kachess and enjoying the large campsites, beautiful lake, and great access to hikes. The big drawback this time was the lack of bathroom maintenance in Mineral Creek loop. The water didn't seem to be on, so other campers had used the facilities many times without any flushing. It was the worst bathroom we've ever been in after years of camping.
@JeffD9403272 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #116
We had a great experience at the Kachess Campground. We camped at Site: 116,Thetis Creek. The tree coverage overhead wasnt as dense compared to the other campgrounds so we could see the stars at night. Basic toilet facility just 100 to the right of our campsite. We pitched two tents and hung a rain tarp close to the fire pit. Plenty of room. Pottable water spigot close by too as well as trash dumpsters 150 to left. This site is a little more tucked away which was nice. We will be back.
@CharityC907546 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #135
Beautiful campground with wonderful trails around the lake, amazing view all around.
@WilliamF458474 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #54
I have camped here for years, dating back to my childhood. Nice place, close to home. Nice area to ride bikes and kayak. The lake level has been low the last few years which is disappointing for accessing lake with kayak, etc. The general store opening last year is a nice addition. I like that there are still some sites that are first come, first serve - as well as other sites that are reservable, so fits a variety of needs.
@RutaU2B3F8452B · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #184
Great service and a beautiful weekend to jump in the lake. The bathrooms were well kept and maintenance made sure of it. It was wonderful.

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