Mystery Campground
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Mystery Campground
$40.00 - $40.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$40.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Group Site costs $40 per night. Payments must be made digitally through the recreation.gov mobile app. Cash and checks are not accepted. 50% discount available for single site camping with qualifying passes (Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access).
About this campground
Tucked away in the verdant embrace of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Mystery Campground offers an intimate escape where the gentle murmur of the Twisp River becomes your soundtrack. This hidden gem welcomes small groups seeking authentic wilderness experiences, with pristine hiking trails threading through ancient forests and mountain biking routes that challenge and inspire. Here, away from the crowds, adventurers discover the true essence of Pacific Northwest camping.
Mystery Campground is a small group campsite within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, primarily catering to group campers but may accommodate other camping types.
Historical Significancenull
Weather and SeasonsMystery Campground transforms with the seasons like a living canvas. Winter blankets the forest in pristine snow, creating a wonderland for those brave enough to embrace the freezing temperatures. As spring awakens the wilderness, the campground emerges into a paradise of mild days and cool nights. Summer brings azure skies and warm sunshine filtering through the canopy, perfect for riverside relaxation and trail exploration. Early autumn paints the forest in golden hues, though visitors should pack rain gear for the occasional shower that nourishes this lush ecosystem.
ElevationPerched at 2,800 feet where mountain air grows crisp and pine scents intensify, Mystery Campground occupies a sweet spot in the vertical landscape. This elevation gifts campers with refreshingly cool summer nights and stunning forest vistas, while the rushing Twisp River below adds its timeless melody to the mountain symphony.
Natural Features and SceneryA cathedral of towering evergreens shelters Mystery Campground, where shafts of sunlight dance through the dense canopy to dapple the forest floor. The Twisp River winds alongside the campsites, its crystal-clear waters tumbling over smooth stones and creating peaceful pools that mirror the sky. This tranquil sanctuary offers front-row seats to nature's daily performance, from morning mist rising off the water to evening wildlife emerging from the shadows.
Geological RegionMystery Campground lies within the dramatic landscape of the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness, where ancient geological forces carved a masterpiece of peaks and valleys. The densely forested slopes tell stories of volcanic origins and glacial sculpting, while the Twisp River corridor serves as a natural gateway to wilderness trails that lead adventurous souls deeper into this protected wonderland of jagged ridges and hidden alpine lakes.
Campsite details
Total Campsites1 campsites
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Groups
The group site is available for $40 per night. Digital payment is accepted exclusively through the recreation.gov mobile app. Campers are encouraged to download the app before arrival.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed
Site layoutSmall group site layout.
Open and Closed SeasonTypically open late May through October.
Reservation PlatformsReservations must be made through the recreation.gov mobile app.
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Accomodation available
GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.
Amenities available
Picnic tables
Activities you can enjoy
Mystery Campground offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and fishing.
Hiking
The campground provides access to day hiking and backpacking trails, including trails leading into the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness. "Enjoy hiking on nearby trails," as noted in the authoritative sources.Fishing
Fishing opportunities are available in nearby rivers and streams. Specific details about the types of fish or quality of fishing are not provided.Biking
Road cycling and mountain biking are popular activities at Mystery Campground. Campers can explore quiet forest roads and the nearby Twisp River Trail.Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
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Hazards
General hazardsNo potable water is available on-site, requiring campers to bring their own. Gravel roads may pose accessibility challenges.
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Humidity: 14%
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Wind: 7.8 mph
Moderate wind, may affect light items
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Trash and recyclingNo trash receptacles are provided. Campers must pack out all their waste.
Proximity to water featuresThe campground is directly alongside the Twisp River. No lake or larger water bodies are noted.
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Driving directionsFrom Twisp, turn west off State Highway 20 onto paved Twisp River Road (county road #9114) which, at 12 miles, turns into forest road #44, and then at 6 more miles, road turns into gravel forest road #4440, road forks, stay to the left, drive 0.20 mile to Mystery Campground on the left before bridge crossing (18.5 total miles northwest of Twisp).
The road access involves paved roads for the first 12 miles, followed by 6 miles of forest road transitioning to gravel. The last stretch includes a fork, requiring campers to stay left. Seasonal closure information is not provided.Nearby places
Twisp, 18.5 miles northwest (approximately 30-40 minutes travel time).
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Last updated August 10, 2025