Grouse Creek Group Site

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600 Sherbourne
Leavenworth, WA 98826

Little Giant Fire Closure Order Reduced on the Wenatchee River and Entiat Ranger District

This closure prohibits entry or use of roads, recreation sites, campgrounds and trails within a defined area within the Wenatchee River/Entiat Ranger Districts to reduce the potential for members of the public, and firefighting and repair resources to be endangered or harmed by the hazards associated with active wildfire, recently burned forest as well as to reduce impediment of suppression and rehabilitation, and repair activities.

View the attached closure order and map for location details. Order updated October 14, 2026.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Leavenworth, WA
Little Giant Fire Closure Order: 06-17-07-2026-46

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Wenatchee River/Entiat/Chelan Ranger Districts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective October 14, 2026, through October 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].
Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].
Use of vehicle off of National Forest System Roads as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.56].

CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:

The Little Giant Fire Closure is defined as follows and only applies to USFS lands:

Closure begins at the jct. with Forest Service Road (FST) 6103 and FST 6105 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 33. Closure then follows FSR 6105 to jct. with FSR 6101 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 20. Closure then follows FSR 6101 to jct. with FSR 6200 in T. 27 N., R. 17 E., sec. 12. Closure then follows FSR 6200 SW to jct. with FSR 6300 in T. 27 N., R. 17 E., sec. 14. Closure then follows FSR 6300 to the end of the road and jct. with Glacier Peak Wilderness (GPW) boundary in T. 28 N., R. 16 E., sec. 26. Closure then follows the GPW boundary to jct. with Forest Service Trail (FST) 1511 in T. 30 N., R. 16 E., sec. 10. Closure then follows FST 1511 to jct. with FST 1512 in T. 31 N., R. 16 E., sec. 3. Closure then follows FST 1512 to jct. with Chelan/Wenatchee River Ranger District boundary in T. 31 N., R. 16 E., sec. 2.

Closure then follows District boundary to jct. with FST 1230 at Milham Pass in T. 31 N., R. 18 E., sec. 7. Closure then follows FST 1230 to the GPW boundary in T. 31 N., R. 18 E., sec. 16. Closure then proceeds SE following the GPW boundary and then the S shore of Lake Chelan to the jct. with FSR 5900 in T. 29 N., R. 20 E., sec. 25. Closure then proceeds generally S on the NW side of FSR 5900 (allowing this section of FSR 5900 to remain open) to the jct. with FSR 8410 (FSR 8410 open) in T. 29 N., R. 20 E., sec. 35. Closure then follows FSR 5900 (closed from this point on) to the jct. with FSR 5900-114 in T. 29 N., R. 19 E., sec. 25.

Closure then follows FSR 5900-114 to jct. with FST 1448 in T. 29 N., R. 19 E., sec. 25. Closure then follows FST 1448 to the summit of Stormy Mtn. in T. 28 N., R. 20 E., sec. 29. Closure then proceeds S to Stormy Cr. and follows Stormy Cr. to National Forest boundary in T. 28 N., R. 19 E., sec. 23. Closure then proceeds N and then W along N. F. boundary to the jct. with Tyee Cr. in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 15. Closure then proceeds W along Tyee Cr. and then W to jct. with FSR 5713 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 17. Closure then proceeds generally S following FSR 5713 to jct. with FSR 5700 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 17. Closure then proceeds S along the W side of FSR 5700 (allowing for FSR 5700 to remain open) with FSR 5709 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 28. Closure then follows FSR 5709 to jct. with FST 1409 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 32. Closure then proceeds generally NW following FST 1409 to jct. Miners Cr. in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 15. Closure then follows Miners Cr. and then W to FSR 5200 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 34. Closure then proceeds SW along Beaver Cr. to jct. with FSR 6103 and FSR 6105 and the origin of the closure in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 33.

DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED

Atkinson Flat Campground	Cottonwood Campground
Nineteen Mile Campground	Three Creek Campground
Chiwawa Horse Camp	Spruce Grove Day Use
Alpine Meadows Campground	North Fork Campground
Phelps Creek Horse Camp	Silver Falls Campground
Riverbend Campground	Halfway Springs Camp
Schaefer Creek Campground	Lake Creek Campground
Rock Creek Campground	Fox Creek Campground
Finner Creek Campground	Graham Harbor Campground
Grouse Creek Group Site	Graham Harbor Creek CG
Goose Creek Campground	Corral Creek Campground
Deer Camp	Grouse Mountain Campground
Handy Springs Campground	Junior Point Campground

ROADS CLOSED

Chiwawa River Rd 6200	6306-602	5502
Phelps Creek Road 6211	6103	5503
6100-800	6103-300	5504
6102	6105	5901
6101	6104-111	5904
6102-400	6102-200	5900-114, 112, 113
6200-202	6300-111	5900
6208	6307	Entiat River Rd. 5100
6200-200	5700 at end of pavement	5605
6209-111	5715	5709
6209	5711	5703
6209-107	5606	5713
6210	5608	5901
6300-511	5501-711	5902
		5904

TRAILS CLOSED

Little Giant Trail 1518	Phelps Cr. Tr. 1511
Buck Creek Trail 1513	Cow Creek Trail 1404
Chiwawa River Tr. 1550	Larch Lake Tr. 1430
Chikamin Cr. Tr. 1534	Shetipo Cr. Tr. 1429
Minnow Ridge Tr. OHV 1524	Upper Mad River Tr. 1409.1
Minnow Ridge Tr. 1538	Mad River Trail 1409
Basalt Ridge Tr. 1515	Mad Lk. Tr. 1406
Basalt Pass Tr. 1530
Entiat River Tr. 1400	Larch Lake Tr. Connector 1430A
Wilson Cr. Tr. 1231	Garland Pk. Tr. 1408
Cool Cr. Tr. 1431	Three Creek Tr. 1428
Ice Cr. Tr. 1405	Hunters Tr. 1417
45 Mile Sheep Drive Tr. 1432	Blue Cr. Tr. 1426
Snow Brushy Tr/ Emerald Park 1230	N. Tommy Trail 1425
North Fork Entiat River Tr. 1437	M. Tommy Tr. 1424
Pyramid Mtn. Tr. 1433	S. Tommy Tr. 1423
Pyramid Mtn. Viewpoint Tr. 1441
Fern Lake Tr. 1436	Tyee Ridge Tr. 1415
Pyramid Cr. Tr. 1439	Cougar Mtn. Tr. 1418A
Butte Cr. Tr. 1440	Cougar Ridge Tr. 1418
Duncan Ridge Tr. 1434	Jimmy Cr. Tr. 1419
Anthem Cr. Tr. 1435	Billy Cr. Tr. 1416
Billy Ridge Tr. 1413	Pond Camp Tr. 1409.2
Hi Yu Tr. 1403	Lost Lk. Tr. 1421
Ice Lakes Tr. 1405.1	Lake Cr. Tr. 1443
Three Creeks Lower Tr. 1428.1	Angle Pk. Tr. 1444
Duncan Hill Viewpoint Tr. 1434A	Devils Backbone Tr. 1448
Lower Chiwawa Tr. OHV 1548	4 Mile Ridge Tr. 1445
Shaefer Lake Tr. 1519	Rock Creek Trail 1509
Estes Butte Tr. 1528	Carne Mtn Tr. 1508

See Exhibit A for closure map.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.)

Executed in Wenatchee, Washington on this 14th day of October, 2026.

Overview

Nestled in a secluded forest setting, Grouse Creek Group Campground is a hidden gem for groups looking for a quiet getaway trip.

The campground is located near the confluence of Grouse Creek and the Chiwawa River, offering scenic landscapes and a multitude of recreational activities.

Recreation

Grouse Creek Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

At an elevation of 1,850 feet, Wenatchee Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year-round. The area offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters, and for anglers casting a lines from boat or shoreline. Brook trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and cutthroat trout thrive in the lake.

Skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, and skijouring are popular winter activities for visitors to the Wenatchee Ranger District. Both motorized and non-motorized Sno-Parks in the area offer access to both groomed trails and natural settings for those wanting to explore the winter wonderland.

Facilities

Grouse Creek Group Campground can accommodate up to 50 guests and is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and accessible vault toilets.

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 over 9,000 feet.

Precipitation varies greatly throughout the area, ranging from approximately 140 inches along the Cascade Crest to only 10 inches along the eastern edge. Visitors can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow.

The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including mountain goats, porcupine, pine marten, native fish and migratory birds.

Nearby Attractions

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 is accessible near the campground.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

Group Sites

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 50 people

Directions

Grouse Creek Campground is located approximately 7 miles up the Forest Service Road 6200/Chiwawa River Road. There is a gated spur road just off the main paved road on the left. The campground is at the end of the road alongside Grouse Creek.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

4 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

1 stars

Bruce R

Loop:Single Loop

Site:

Reviewed 4 years ago

Huge private group site. Very nice and private. Imagine 4 camp sites all connected together with a bathroom.

Beth B

Loop:Single Loop

Site:

Reviewed 5 years ago

I've loved this campsite since we came here with friends in 2016, so we were thrilled to book it out again this year. There is no cell phone service (however, you can drive about a mile or two back out on the main road and get service), so make sure to save the check-in instructions to your phone before you head out to the campsite. Recreation.gov makes it super easy and provides you a code to unlock the gate when you arrive, so be sure to check your email in advance for that information. It's just such a great site, with complete privacy and well maintained facilities, plus plenty of hiking and walking paths nearby. Can't wait to camp here again!

Duain N

Loop:Single Loop

Site:

Reviewed 5 years ago

This is a giant group campground. It’s quite lovely. Grouse creek is a beautiful creek. Plenty of huckleberries for all to enjoy. The vault toilet is in excellent shape. It has an old overgrown road on site great for taking strolls. Lots of angelwing and comma butterflies. Nighthawks swooping overhead with there quirky calls. There are bear near by. I found plenty of scat, ergo the angel- wings and commas. The campground is great for 2100 ft elevation it gets light early and stays light late. Downsides where they were working on the road which meant a two hour closure if you were going to the end of the road. Also, there’s a camp somewhere near by that allows dirt bikes and orv’s.

Greta J

Loop:Single Loop

Site:

Reviewed 5 years ago

The site was locked up, do not make a reservation here at this time

Availability

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