Forest Service
MINERAL SPRINGS GROUP
Forest Service campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Yakima / East Cascades with 1 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $125/night
- Sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Yakima / East Cascades
- Parent area
- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Overview
At an elevation of 2,500 feet, Mineral Springs Group Campground sits in the mountainous terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in northern Washington. Nearby peaks and old-growth forests provide visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest features high, glaciated alpine peaks towering along the Cascade Crest. Lush valleys of old growth forest define its western boundary, and at its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more arid region. Mount Stuart, a towering mass of granite located in the nearby Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, is the second highest non-volcanic peak in Washington, perched at an elevation of 9,415 feet. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.Nearby Red Top Mountain is a popular excursion for those wanting to reach a vista point after a short hike. Perched atop a basalt outcrop is Red Top Fire Lookout, where on a clear day visitors are treated to spectacular views of Mt. Stuart, Mt. Rainier and the Teanaway Valley. July through mid-September the historic lookout is often...
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Location Notes
- Address
- 27481 STATE ROUTE 97, Cle Elum, WA
- Directions
- Located on Highway 97, about 21 miles northeast of Cle Elum, Washington. The group camping area is to the left after crossing the bridge into the campground.
Source Notices
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
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Standard first-come, first-serve sites may be available
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Mineral Springs Groups Site is located immediately adjacent to Highway 97
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Click here for more information about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Water is available in this location via a handpump and/or water spigot. Please DO NOT attach your RV hoses to the water systems we provide. These are made available to you to fill your water jugs/buckets and take back to your site to use. If you need to fill your RV water tanks, please fill your tank before you come to the campground. Thank you!