Camping in Stehekin

Stehekin offers camping in a range of settings, from lakeside sites to quiet roadside camps to backpacking sites. Most camps are small, primitive sites, and all camping (with the exception of lakeside sites) requires a free backcountry permit, available from the Golden West Visitor Center (509-699-2080, ext. 14). Lakeside sites do not require a backcountry permit, but private boaters may need to obtain a Federal Dock permit if using one of the docks.

 

Area	Camp	# of Sites	Miles from Landing	Elevation (ft)	Group?	Access: (R)oad, (B)oat, (F)oot	Comments
Lower Valley	Purple Point	6	0.3	1100		R, B, F	Near boat landing. Treated water and flush toilet.
Lower	Harlequin	7	4.4	1200	Y	R, F	Nearest camp to Rainbow Falls and River Trail.
Lower	Rainbow Bridge	2	4.5	2200		F	2 miles up Rainbow Loop Trail near bridge.
High Bridge	High Bridge	2	11	1650		F	Across the bridge from the High Bridge Shuttle stop. On the PCT.
High Bridge	Tumwater	2	12	1750		F	Near a thunderous river gorge.
Mid-Valley	Shady	1	14.7	1920		F	Flood damaged. Must access from north.
Mid	Bridge Creek	6	16	2100	Y	F	Stock corral available. Located on the PCT.
Upper Valley	Park Creek	2	18.5	2250		F	Located at Park Creek trailhead.
Upper	Flat Creek	4	18.8	2300		F	Located across bridge in forest.
Upper	Cottonwood	4	23	2750		F	On the upper Stehekin River along the trail to Cascade Pass.
Lakeside	Weaver Point	22	n/a	1100		B, F	Treated water. Across from the Stehekin Landing by boat. Limited moorage.
Lakeside	Manly Wham	1	n/a	1100		B	Lakeshore camp near Bridal Veil Falls.
Lakeside	Flick Creek	1	n/a	1100		B, F	Camp located near Lakeshore Trail.