National Forest
~2 hr 45 min from Seattle
Johnny Creek Campground
Two-loop Icicle Creek campground with 65 sites for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 65 feet, about 12 miles from Leavenworth.
Two-loop Icicle Creek campground with 65 sites for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 65 feet, about 12 miles from Leavenworth.
Johnny Creek has 65 first-come, first-served campsites split between upper and lower loops near the confluence of Johnny Creek and Icicle Creek. Recreation.gov says the sites accept tents, trailers, and RVs up to 65 feet, with a table, fire ring, and grate at each site. Drinking water and vault toilets are available, and Leavenworth is about 12 miles away.
Johnny Creek Campground is tucked into the Icicle Creek canyon of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, where the creek flows through a landscape transitioning from wet subalpine forest at the Cascade Crest to drier ponderosa pine on the eastern foothills. The Icicle drainage provides trail access to the Stuart Range's eastern face — massive granite formations that rival the Sierra Nevada for scale — and to the upper Icicle alpine country above the wilderness boundary. The canyon's mix of riparian cottonwood, open ponderosa slopes, and old-growth fir creates exceptional bird diversity, with Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain species meeting at the ecological junction of the Cascades' east slope.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
More remote and quieter than Eightmile despite being on the same Icicle Road. Riverside sites (1–25) along the Icicle are best. The upper loop has wider sites for larger rigs. A preferred staging camp for Enchantments and Stuart Lake permit holders — the trailhead is just 2 miles further. Less competition for sites than Eightmile on most weekends; a good backup when the lower campgrounds are full.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Leavenworth, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 15 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 15 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 20 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 15 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 20 mi |
Stock up in Leavenworth, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Reserving 6 months in advance. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.