Clearwater Big House
Umatilla National Forest
Clearwater Big House in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Clearwater Big House gives the feel of a winter chalet hideaway, even during the warmest months of the summer. Hiking, horseback riding and scenic drives abound, delighting guests year after year. The Clearwater Lookout Tower is a mile away. The tower is not open, but the area is nice for scenic views. An old trapper cabin was located at the current site and was later used as a ranger station. From 1928-29, a ranger
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Nearest DC fast charging: 21.4 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Clearwater Big House FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Clearwater Big House?
Clearwater Big House in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Clearwater Big House when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Clearwater Big House often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Clearwater Big House and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Clearwater Big House a good campground?
Clearwater Big House holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 11 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Clearwater Big House located?
Clearwater Big House is located in Umatilla National Forest, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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