CAMP: Ida Creek Campground near Leavenworth

Ida Creek Campground near Leavenworth
Ida Creek Campground near Leavenworth by “kimarbio” via Flickr Creative Commons.

Details: 10 sites, $19 a night. RVs to 30 feet Water and vault toilets. No reservations; campsites are first-come, first-serve. Campground info.

The Icicle River canyon just east of Leavenworth is one of the most beautiful areas of Washington state, and so naturally it’s a magnet for hikers and rock climbers all summer long. It’s on the confluence of Ida and Icicle Creeks, and I don’t think I’ve ever camped at such a pretty spot as this.  Just up the road is the Icicle Gorge Trail, a wonderful little jaunt for beginners and families.

Lauren Braden’s new book, 52 Ways to Nature, Washington: Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year, is now available

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