Best camping near South Cle Elum
79 campgrounds · 79 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near South Cle Elum, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 79 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Easton State Park
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lake Easton State Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Washington. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cle Elum River
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Cle Elum River camping area in Washington offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, with popular nearby activities including fishing, hiking, and kayaking. The…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cle Elum River Campground
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Cle Elum River Campground is a beautiful camping area in Washington with stunning mountain views and a river for fishing and rafting. It has 33 campsites available on a…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
French Cabin Creek Recreation Area
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
French Cabin Creek Recreation Area in Washington offers primarily dispersed camping with a few primitive, established sites. No reservations or permits are required, and camping…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Red Mountain
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Red Mountain camping area, located in the state of Washington, offers a range of amenities to enhance any camping experience. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
East Kachess Group Campground
Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
East Kachess Group Campground in Washington offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) near the shores of Kachess Lake in a scenic, forested setting. Reservations are…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
East Kachess Group Site
Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
East Kachess Group Site in Washington offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) and requires reservations; fees apply. The campground features vault toilets, potable…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Kachess Campground
Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Kachess Campground in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers established lakeside campsites (no dispersed camping), with reservations recommended via…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Kachess
Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Kachess Campground in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers established campsites (no dispersed camping nearby), with reservations recommended May–September via…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Owhi
Good
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Owhi camping area is located in the state of Washington, offering a great camping experience with its range of amenities and beautiful surroundings. The campground provides…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Owhi Campground
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Owhi Campground, located in Washington state, offers a wonderful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. Situated in the picturesque Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Cayuse Horse Camp
Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Cayuse Horse Camp in Washington is a first-come-first-serve campground with 23 campsites and is open from May to November. The campground is located near the Wenatchee National…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Salmon La Sac
Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Salmon La Sac camping area, located in the state of Washington, offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Salmon la Sac Campground
Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Salmon La Sac Campground is a fantastic camping area located in the beautiful state of Washington. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. It…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Dispersed Camping
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Dispersed camping near Maple Valley, Washington offers backcountry camping opportunities in the region. Located at moderate elevation in the Cascade foothills, this area is…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near South Cle Elum
The South Cle Elum area has 79 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near South Cle Elum
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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