Upper Cameron Basin

Notices
Description
Trail Conditions
Camping
Special Concerns
Safety
Map

Notices:

• Permits for this area should be obtained at the Wilderness Information Center (WIC) in Port Angeles.
• Snow can persist on Cameron Pass into Late July or August. Ice ax and self-arrest skills recommended when the pass is snow covered.

Description

Ecosystem type:Subalpine meadow, alpine tundra
Trail tread types: Primitive  
General elevation trend: Steep
River crossings: A few small creek crossings. Be prepared to get your feet wet.
Unique features: Wildflowers, wildlife, mountain vistas
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 3.5 miles from Grand Pass to Cameron Pass
Elevation change: 4,150. ft to 6500 ft.
Best Season: Late July through September

Camping

Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits at the WIC in Port Angeles during business hours.
Food Storage Method: Due to lack of trees, bear canisters should be used for food storage.
Location and sites: Sites are located in the basin below Cameron Pass
Toilet Facilities:  None, bury waste 6-8" and 200 ft. from water sources and campsites. 
Water Source: Cameron Creek flows through the camp area
Stock: Allowed - day use only. Trailers not recommended on the Obstruction Point Road. No camping above 3,500 ft.

Special Concerns

Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp only on a durable surface.
Campfires: No campfires in Cameron Basin. To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are not allowed above 3,500 feet.
Respect Wildlife:To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.

Safety

• In early season several steep snow slopes exist along this trail.
• Cameron Pass can hold snow/ice until late in the summer.
• An ice ax may be required for much of the spring and summer.
• It may also be difficult to follow sections of trail due to snow.
• Map and compass skills may also be required during much of the spring and  summer.