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East Kachess Group Site

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Availability

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About this spot

Overview

East Kachess Group Campground is tucked away on the eastern shore of Kachess Lake in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Hemmed in by dense old-growth conifer forest and surrounded by high mountains, East Kachess Group Campground is secluded, making it an ideal setting for groups and families seeking recreation and relaxation.

Recreation

This is a prime base camp for hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking in summer and early fall and several trails are a short drive from the area. Anglers will enjoy the scenic backdrop of the area while fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon from boat or shoreline.

Facilities

East Kachess Group Campground has one large group site, able to accommodate up to 50 people and 20 vehicles. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills and vault toilets.

Natural Features

Kachess Lake, adjacent to the campground, is a reservoir that stores and provides water for irrigation for south-central Washington. The area is quite scenic, supporting wildlife such as deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live. Endangered and threatened species including the northern spotted owl and gray wolves also find havens in nearby ecosystems.

Nearby Attractions

Hikers may want to traverse at least a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.36°26°JJanuary: average high 36°F, average low 26°F37°26°FFebruary: average high 37°F, average low 26°F43°29°MMarch: average high 43°F, average low 29°F49°34°AApril: average high 49°F, average low 34°F60°41°MMay: average high 60°F, average low 41°F67°48°JJune: average high 67°F, average low 48°F76°54°JJuly: average high 76°F, average low 54°F78°56°AAugust: average high 78°F, average low 56°F68°50°SSeptember: average high 68°F, average low 50°F56°42°OOctober: average high 56°F, average low 42°F43°33°NNovember: average high 43°F, average low 33°F35°26°DDecember: average high 35°F, average low 26°F

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Kachess Lake

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Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Kachess Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.35°JJanuary: average water temperature 35°F35°FFebruary: average water temperature 35°F37°MMarch: average water temperature 37°F41°AApril: average water temperature 41°F47°MMay: average water temperature 47°F54°JJune: average water temperature 54°F62°JJuly: average water temperature 62°F65°AAugust: average water temperature 65°F59°SSeptember: average water temperature 59°F51°OOctober: average water temperature 51°F43°NNovember: average water temperature 43°F37°DDecember: average water temperature 37°F