Washington · Camping · Near Winthrop

Upper Bear Creek Campground

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 2,729 ft
  • Methow Wildlife Area Complex

Upper Bear Creek Campground is a campground in Washington at about 2,729 feet. It is managed by the state fish and wildlife agency.

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  • Sleep close

    Upper Bear Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Arrowleaf Bistro

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    The Confluence

    Gallery

    Gallery · 8.6 mi from Winthrop

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Upper Bear Creek Campground

    Best months: April–June and September–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

      30° / 15°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 25°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 32°

      6 wet

    5. May

      71° / 40°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 46°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 51°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 49°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 41°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 32°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 15°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winthrop 1 Wsw, WA, 3.5 mi away at 1,749 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

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