Camp ObserverEast Kachess Group Site
Camp site features
Across 1 camp site:
- Fire pit: all 1 sites
- Group sites: all 1 sites
- Longest RV: 30 ft
- Largest party: 50 people
Directions
Take I-90 to exit 70. Turn over freeway, then left onto West Sparks Road. Follow West Sparks Road 0.5 mile and turn right onto Kachess Dam Road/ Forest Road #4818. Travel approximately 5 miles to the campground on left.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Molly D
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed a year ago
Thank you for keeping it clean
Nicholas G
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed a year ago
Great site! Please help the Forest Service keep this site open, pick up your litter, don’t use the bear box as a dumpster.
The site has a great covered shelter with a fire place, and plenty of tables, two vault toilet that were in good condition. Water access is by steep rock covered hillside. I would recommend the regular campground on the west side of the lake if you are looking for boating and swimming access. If you want seclusion, this is your spot.
Sally B
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed a year ago
Talking with the rangers over the phone and in person was great! So nice and informative. The space is awesome for a big group, you get to wander through the woods to pick your site. Only downside is access to the water is pretty steep so hard to do with kids but we made it happen. Also several randos wandered through our site over the weekend not knowing it was private to our group. Would come back!
Julia I
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Amazing, Had some random people wonder in but great
Zach B
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed 2 years ago
This is a lovely, private site with access to a rocky beach on the lake.
However, I don’t know if the capacity limits shown on the website are very accurate. I counted six flat, dedicated tent sites and about that many parking spots. The rest of the area is fairly sloped and has lots of fallen timber. It would be possible to pack in more cars and tents by parking in line on the dirt roads and camping on them, but that seems less than ideal.
The common areas are awesome and make cooking and socializing a real pleasure. Strongly recommended for a couple of families going camping (and cheaper than getting four or five separate sites).
This would be an ideal site for hammock sleeping or a tentsile-type tent, as well.
Duain N
Loop:Area East Kachess Group Site
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Nice. Quiet. It’s a piece of history for national forests. It’s pretty difficult lake access. Good for trailer/camper camping. Tough for family tent camping. Super convenient having the pavilion. The bear lockers would have been better placed in the shade. You can get some connectivity some of the time. I like roughing it. It’s rough on the thighs, calves, and ankles.
Loons in the morning. Mergansers daily. Everyday, still and hot then windy and choppy. I loved it.
Season dates
Peak season
May 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027
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