U.S. Forest Service
Schaefer Creek
Photo · Carol Candler, DM - Wenatchee RDNot publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
4Sites
The place
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Keep reading
Facilities Located along the Chiwawa River, 21 miles from Lake Wenatchee, river access is available at the campground. Campsite dimensions are as follows: Site #1 - 38' x 14' Site #2 - 35' x 10' Site #3 - 40' x 15' Site #4 - 50' x 12' Site #5 - 50' x 12' Site #6 - 30' x 12' Site #7 - 50' x 11' Site #8 - 38' x 11' Site #9 - 45' x 20' Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 4
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 2 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 3 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 4 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | Standard | standard nonelectric | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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