U.S. Forest Service · Wenatchee National Forest · WA

Wish Poosh Campground

View of boat ramp leading into lake with sloped earthen banks, looking beyond to a small boat and tree covered slopes above high water line.Photo · USFS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
34Sites
60 ftMax rig

The place

Wish Poosh Campground sits near the southeastern shore of Cle Elum Lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This campground is a popular gathering place for individuals and families to enjoy both the mountains and the serenity of the lake at an elevation of 2,300 feet. Recreational opportunities abound for those wanting to take advantage of the trails and waterfront areas nearby. Recreation In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, swimming, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer and early fall, the area offers excellent snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Keep reading

Anglers also enjoy the abundance of fishing opportunities. Please check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the most current fishing information: here The nearby Speelyi Beach features a wide sandy beach surrounded by conifer forest on Cle Elum Lake. Visitors enjoy swimming and kayaking. Facilities Wish Poosh Campground's drinking water system and flush toilets are out of order. Portable toilets will be provided. There are 34 sites for both tent and RV camping. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Natural Features Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers stunning scenic views, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. Visitors can expect warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Nearby Attractions There are hiking trails within 5 miles of the campground, and the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails which showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way its way from Mexico to Canada, is accessible near the campground. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 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. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows 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. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds 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. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. 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. 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.

The sites · 34

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND001standard nonelectric42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND002standard nonelectric48 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND003standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND004standard nonelectric39 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND005standard nonelectric48 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND006standard nonelectric39 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND008management42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND009standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric45 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND013standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric45 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric45 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric48 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND017standard nonelectric42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND018standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND019standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND020management60 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND021standard nonelectric33 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND022standard nonelectric54 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND023standard nonelectric39 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND024standard nonelectric33 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND025standard nonelectric33 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND026standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND027standard nonelectric45 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND028standard nonelectric30 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND029standard nonelectric42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND030standard nonelectric36 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND031standard nonelectric39 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND032standard nonelectric45 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND033standard nonelectric42 ftN/A
WISH POOSH CAMPGROUND034standard nonelectric42 ftN/A

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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Fees

Extra Vehicle Fee$8.00

Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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