Crater Creek

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Crater Creek. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Camp site features

Directions

From Twisp, take State Route 20 south for 2 miles, to junction with State Route 153. Take State Route 153 south for 12 miles to Okanogan County Road 1029 (Gold Creek Loop) and follow a short distance to County Road 1034 (Gold Creek Road). Take County Road 1034, which becomes Forest Service Road 4340, about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 4340-300 (Crater Creek Road). Take Forest Service Road 4340-300 for 4.6 miles to the Crater Creek Trailhead.

Reviews

2 reviews

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4 stars

Rochelle G

Loop:Scan and Pay

Site:

Reviewed a month ago

Clean bathroom and good camp site.

Dan D

Loop:Scan and Pay

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

So nice having a few campsites right at the trailhead! Good firepits & tent spots, and the bathroom was clean & stocked.

Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

May 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

May 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028

First come, first served

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