Clear Lake Group Site

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10237 US HWY 12
NACHES, WA 98937

Overview

Clear Lake Group Campground is along the North Fork of the Tieton River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The campground sits between popular Rimrock Lake and the quieter Clear Lake beneath a canopy of towering pine and fir trees. Perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the area, this secluded spot offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities.

It is an ideal setting for large family and group gatherings.

Recreation

Clear Lake Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, ski, raft and enjoy a multitude of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Visitors enjoy the nearby Rimrock Lake for its myriad of water activities, including fishing for kokanee salmon or trout and kayaking along the shore. River enthusiasts may enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on one of the many scenic rivers in the area. The Tieton River is especially exciting in September, when the Bureau of Reclamation floods the Tieton Valley. The river is perfect for river enthusiasts seeking the thrill of whitewater.

Facilities

Clear Lake Group Campground is a single group site that can accommodate 40 guests. The parking area can hold about ten cars or five RVs and provides walk-in access to a large tent camping area. The site is equipped with picnic tables, accessible vault toilets and a group campfire ring.

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 more than 9,000 feet. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow. The Tieton River, adjacent to Clear Lake Group Campground, is a tributary of the Naches River. Its headwaters originate in Goat Rocks Wilderness, collecting water from snow melt and glaciers in high rugged peaks. These peaks are remnants of an extinct volcano, taking the name "Goat Rocks," in honor of the mountain goats traversing this isolated region.

Nearby Attractions

A boat ramp is available within 10 miles of the campground.

Visitors enjoy Mt. Rainer National Park, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area. The spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 30 ft
  • Largest party: 40 people

Directions

From Naches, follow Highway 12 west for approximately 34 miles to County Road 1200/Tieton Reservoir Road at the west end of Rimrock Lake. Turn south/left on County Road 1200 and follow for about .3 miles to Road 740. Continue for a half-mile, and the reservation site is the second campsite on the left along the North Fork Tieton River. From Packwood, follow Highway 12 east approximately 27 miles to County Road 1200/Tieton Reservoir Road. Turn south/right on County Road 1200 and follow for about .3 miles to Road 740. Continue for a half-mile, and the reservation site is the second campsite on the left along the North Fork Tieton River.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Mark K
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful campsite under 100 year old Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine next to the river. Bring your own toilet paper. When we showed up there was 1/2 roll.
ALYSHA H
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The camp site was a perfect size for multi family camping. The river access was ok. We did find multiple spots that wasn’t too steep to climb down, but the other side of the river had much better access. The bathroom was cleaned right before we arrived. My only complaint was that people did not respect our space as private. They walked past the closed gate, used our bathroom, accessed our space from the river side and used the big rock to jump off of.
Carrie P
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed 3 years ago
The site has two distinct areas, a parking lot area and a camping area and you cannot access the camping area by vehicle. This might work for those in tents, but this is not a good site for multiple trailers. The parking lot is quitr small. Also, the bathroom was unusable due to the amount of flies and the smell.
Nicholas S
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed 5 years ago
The site is nice. I would return for sure. A couple of things I wish were better… the first is that this site does not accommodate roof top tents, which 2 in our party had. We basically camped in the parking area, which takes away from the experience a bit. Also, when we arrived the “locked gate” was wide open, and a handful of vehicles were parked in our spot. About 15 people were using the river access at our site. They trashed the restroom and there was no toilet paper. Sadly, as with most sites, we cleaned up a ton of trash left by previous campers.
Eddie S
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Campsite was shut down
Karen J
Loop:Area Clear Lake Group Site
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Reviewed 5 years ago
I had reserved this site from a Sunday through Wednesday. When we arrived on Sunday the gate to the site was locked and we were unable to get in. There was no contact information for the Forest Service at the site. I tried the chat function through the reservation site and they were of no help. A person not associated with Forest Service eventually was able to unlock the gate at around 5:30 pm but by that time our party of 9 had already found other sites. Since the Ranger Stations are not staffed on the weekends there needs to be a way for campers to reach someone when there is a problem. It was very frustrating not to be able to contact the Forest Service to get this resolved.
Availability

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Popularity: Very busy

Busiest in November, when about 100% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

May 20, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Peak season

May 20, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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