Best camping near South Cle Elum
79 campgrounds · 79 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · 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
Cle Elum River
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 87: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cle Elum River Campground
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 87: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
French Cabin Creek Recreation Area
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 87: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Red Mountain
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 87: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lake Easton State Park
Fair
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
East Kachess Group Campground
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
East Kachess Group Site
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
East Kachess Group Site in Washington offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) and requires reservations; fees apply. The campground features vault toilets, potable…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Cayuse Horse Camp
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Salmon La Sac
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Salmon la Sac Campground
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Kachess Campground
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kachess Campground in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers established lakeside campsites (no dispersed camping), with reservations recommended via…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Kachess
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kachess Campground in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers established campsites (no dispersed camping nearby), with reservations recommended May–September via…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Owhi
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Owhi Campground
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Owhi Campground, located in Washington state, offers a wonderful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. Situated in the picturesque Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Dispersed Camping
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (fair) · 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?
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