Eightmile Campground

Leavenworth, WA

4.5(154 reviews)

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About this campground

Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Eightmile Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers a peaceful setting for friends and family. The Eightmile Campground has 41 single family campsites and 4 double family campsites. All have picnic tables and fire rings. Water is available via nearby hand pumps.

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. More than 700 lakes and mountain ponds dot the glacier-carved terrain of nearby Alpine Lake Wilderness. Tree-covered valleys give way to rocky ridges and rugged peaks along the crest of the Cascades. Many peaks and slopes are permanently cloaked in snowfields. From wet forests of Douglas fir, cedar, and an understory of salal and berries, to firs and mountain hemlock, the landscape opens up to expansive meadows matted with low growth and ends with dry forestland of ponderosa pine and grasses. Congress designated the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in 1976 with a total of 362,789 acres. Prior to designation, aggressive mining and logging operations punched numerous access roads into the area, creating a wildly irregular boundary to this popular area.

Eightmile Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. This campground has plenty of trails to explore by bike. Anglers may want to cast a line into the deep pools at nearby Toketie Lake. Populations of rainbow and cutthroat trout find habitat in this somewhat secluded lake. The nearby Fourth of July Trail offers hikers expansive ridge line views and challenging terrain. Beginning in the forest at 4,000 feet, the trail quickly climbs in elevation, out of the trees into more open, arid landscapes. The trail continues, traversing through mountain meadows with spectacular views of the Stuart Mountain Range and Icicle Valley. At 10.6 miles, this is a solid day hike, though backpackers can hook up connecting trails to continue for multiple days though adjacent wilderness settings.

What campers say

Eightmile Campground sits along Icicle Creek near Leavenworth and offers large, private, shaded sites beneath mature trees. The grounds are generally well maintained with friendly hosts, easy creek access and nearby hiking — the Snow Lakes trailhead is a short drive — as well as opportunities for kayaking and rock climbing. Restrooms are available and often kept tidy, but some visitors reported odors or limited running water; there are no showers and the on-site water pump can be unreliable, so bring extra water. Cell service may be spotty, nights tend to be quiet, and wildlife (including bears) have been seen, so store food securely.

Our summary of 154 traveler reviews.