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Transportation
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The Stehekin Valley Road is paved for the first four miles (6.4 km) from the Stehekin Landing and is gravel past Harlequin Campground. Traveling the road by foot, bicycle or bus provides views of the Stehekin River, glacier-carved jagged peaks and forests. Status of the upper Stehekin road: In fall 2003, Stehekin experienced its largest recorded flood, damaging much of the Stehekin Valley Road. As of spring 2006, the road is open to Car Wash Falls 13 miles (21 km) from Stehekin Landing. The Old Wagon Trail allows hikers and stock to bypass the washed out sections of road to access upper valley trailheads and campgrounds. Bicycles are not allowed on this or any trail. Horse Support: The guides and horse of Cascade Corrals can transport gear to base camps throughout the backcountry. See back page for contact information. The Stehekin Shuttle: The Stehekin Shuttle operates daily from May 26 through October 7 between the Stehekin Landing and High Bridge. The bus accommodates backpacks, bicycles and pets. A Bakery Special ride between the Stehekin Landing and the Stehekin Pastry Company is available for $2 one way. You may get off the bus at any location.
Spring schedule will run May 26-June 15. Two runs per day will depart the Stehekin Landing at 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, returning one hour later from High Bridge.
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 Stehekin Valley from Cascade Pass  Lady Express and Castle Rock  Boston Peak in Autumn
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| Area* | Camp | # of Sites |
Miles from Landing |
Elevation (feet) |
Group Camping** |
Access: (R)oad, B(oat), (F)oot | Comments |
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| Lower Valley | Purple Point | 7 | 0.3 | 1100 | R, B, F | Near boat landing. Treated water and flush toilet. | |
| Harlequin | 7 | 4.4 | 1200 | Y | R, F | Nearest camp to Rainbow Falls and River Trail. | |
| High Bridge | Bullion | 2 | 10 | 1250 | F | Small camp in open forest. | |
| High Bridge | 2 | 11 | 1650 | F | Stock corral. Located at Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) southbound & Stehekin Valley Road. | ||
| Tumwater | 2 | 12 | 1750 | F | Near a thunderous river gorge. | ||
| Mid-Valley | Dolly Varden | 2 | 13 | 1920 | F | Flood damagee. | |
| Shady | 1 | 14.7 | 1920 | F | Flood damaged. | ||
| Bridge Creek | 6 | 16 | 2100 | Y | F | Stock corral. Located at PCT north. | |
| Upper Valley | Park Creek | 2 | 18.5 | 2250 | F | Located at the Park Creek trailhead. | |
| Flat Creek | 4 | 18.8 | 2300 | F | Located across bridge in forest. | ||
| Cottonwood | 4 | 23 | 2750 | F | Located along the Stehekin River at Cascade Pass trailhead. | ||
| Lakeside | Weaver Point | 22 | N/A | 1100 | B, F | Treated water. Direct access to Stehekin Landing by boat. | |
| Manley Wham | 1 | N/A | 1100 | B | Lakeshore camp near Bridal Veil Falls. | ||
| Flick Creek | 1 | N/A | 1100 | B, F | Camp located near Lakeshore Trail. |
* Free backcountry permits, needed for overnight stays at all North Cascades National Park Service Complex camps available at ranger stations on a first-come first-serve basis up to a day in advance. Lakeside camps do not require a backcountry permit, but do require a $5/day or $40/season (May 1 to October 1) Forest Service dock permit.
** Reservations required at group camps. Make reservation requests in writig to: National Park Service, P.O. Box 7, Stehekin, WA 98852.