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Mystery Campground

from $40
fee
Apr–Oct
best months

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  • At 2,802 ft
  • Methow Valley Ranger DistrictOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Mystery Campground is a small, forested campground in Washington's Methow Valley Ranger District, part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It sits near the Twisp River, about 12.5 miles west of the town of Twisp. The Forest Service manages the land, and the site is set up for a base camp with vault toilets. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 68°F in May and 74°F in September, with July and August highs near 84°F. That station sits several hundred feet lower than the campground, so temperatures here run cooler. The surrounding area offers plenty of options for extending a trip. The Twisp River Trail and Williams Creek Trail both start within a third of a mile. Paddlers can reach the Twisp River about 0.7 miles away, and Poplar Flat Campground is 1.8 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Mystery Campground

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 16°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 19°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      7 wet

    5. May

      68° / 41°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 48°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 55°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 53°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 44°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 25°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 16°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazama, WA, 13.9 mi away at 2,141 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.