Johnny Creek Campground Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 4, 2025
Johnny Creek Campground, nestled in Washington’s forested eastern Cascades near Leavenworth, offers 56 developed sites—no dispersed camping—with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, potable water, and RV access (no hookups).
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Summary
Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov, with nightly fees around $24. Shaded by pines along Icicle Creek, the campground provides a peaceful, natural setting ideal for trout fishing, birding, and relaxing. Nearby, access trails lead into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, with popular hikes like Icicle Gorge and Stuart Lake Trailhead just a short drive away. Peak season is late spring through early fall, when wildflowers bloom, temperatures are mild, and creekside camping is at its best.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Johnny Creek Campground
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Johnny Creek
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Icicle Group Campground
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Ida Creek
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Ida Creek Campground
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Bridge Creek Camping
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Icicle Creek Above Snow Creek Near Leavenworth
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250cfs |
Wenatchee River At Peshastin
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1340cfs |
Wenatchee River At Plain
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986cfs |
Chiwawa River Near Plain
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169cfs |
Wenatchee River At Monitor
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1510cfs |
Mad River At Ardenvoir
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20cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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LEAVENWORTH
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FISH LAKE
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9" |
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PLAIN
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NOHRSC FISH LAKE
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6" |
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STEVENS PASS
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BLEWETT PASS
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Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E
Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary