Camping

 
A campsite and picnic table.

NPS / Paisley Dandenault

Tips and Regulations

  • During the operational season (mid-May to early September), all sites in campgrounds along State Route 20 and in Stehekin can be reserved in advance. When possible, make reservations as early as you can.

  • Reservations are not required starting September 7, 2026 and all sites are first-come, first-served as long as they remain open.

  • Colonial Creek North, Colonial Creek South and loop C of Newhalem Creek Campgrounds will close for the season on September 14, 2026. Loops A & B of Newhalem Creek Campground will close for the season on September 27, 2026.

  • Campgrounds open for the season each year on the Monday before Memorial Day weekend (May 17, 2027).
  • The following campgrounds remain open year-round for first-come, first-served camping outside the operational season with no fee, no water, and no trash services: Goodell Creek (19 sites), Gorge Lake (8 sites), Colonial Creek South (10 walk-in, tent-only sites, #64-#73).

  • Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. There is no dispersed camping in the park complex.

  • Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.
  • Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day (first Monday in September) and to 30 days the rest of the year.

  • Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.

  • Don't move firewood! Destructive insects and diseases can be transported in firewood. Always buy firewood near where you will burn it.

 

Drive-in Campgrounds

All drive-in campgrounds along State Route 20 are on a reservation system through recreation.gov. Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates on the recreation.gov website. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a first-come, first-served basis. See Campground Details below for more information, reservations, and current status.

 

Camping Options

A wooden amphitheater with benches

Newhalem Creek Campground

Newhalem Campground is a comfortable facility close to town, the Visitor Center, and the Skagit River.

A lake with a bird resting on a rock.

Gorge Lake Campground

The campground is located on Gorge Lake, next to the cascading Stetattle Creek.

The skagit river with a rocky shore.

Goodell Creek Campground

Goodell Creek Campground is situated in lush, old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River.

Two men sitting in camp playing guitar

Lower Goodell Creek Group Campground

Lower Goodell Creek Group campsite is a convenient campground on the banks of Goodell Creek that accommodates large groups.

A clear lake with trees and a mountain in the distance

Colonial Creek North Campground

Colonial Creek Campground is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest with trail and lake access.

Two mean sitting on a picnic bench while reading in the Colonial Creek South Campground.

Colonial Creek South Campground

Colonial Creek Campground is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest with trail and lake access.

 
Boat-in Camping
Two kayakers paddle on a lake.
Boat-in camping is available on Ross Lake, Diablo Lake, and Lake Chelan.
Hozomeen
A kayak floats on a still lake.
Visit remote Hozomeen at the north end of Ross Lake.
Camping in Stehekin
A wooden picnic table sits in a campsite with trees and lake in the background.
Stehekin offers camping in a range of settings, from lakeside sites to quiet roadside camps to backpacking sites.
Backpacking
A sunset mountain view.
Learn about the many overnight backcountry options in the North Cascades.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Phone:

360 854-7200

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