The North Cascades National Park Complex offers a full range of camping experiences. Whether your idea of camping is from a car, RV, boat, or a trek into the wilderness, there is something for you. Click on the links below for more information, including the status of car campgrounds:
Car Campgrounds Individual campsites are limited to eight maximum people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.
Directions: Located south of SR 20 at mile post 119. 13 miles (21 km) east of Marblemount, 74 miles (119 km) west of Winthrop. Details: Situated in lush, old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River. Elevation 500'.
Capacity: 19 sites. Campground appropriate for tents and small RVs. Fees and Reservations: $16/night. First come, first served. No reservations. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Drinking water, garbage service, and vault toilets provided. No hook-ups or showers. Covered picnic shelter. Gathering firewood is prohibited, but firewood can be purchased outside of the park. Recreational Opportunities: Raft/kayak launch on the Skagit River. Fishing on the Skagit and tributaries.
Directions: Located north of SR 20 at mile post 119. 13 miles (21 km) east of Marblemount, 74 miles (119 km) west of Winthrop. Details: Situated in lush, old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River. Elevation 500'. Capacity: 3 sites. Maximum occupancy 40 - 50 people per site. Fees and Reservations: $25/night for first come, first served or $34/night for reservations. Reservations can be made 3-360 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Vault toilets. No hook-ups or potable water. Garbage service provided. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park.
Directions: Located south of SR 20 at mile post 120. 14 miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop just west of the town of Newhalem. Details: Conveniently located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center on the banks of the Skagit River, near many natural and historic destinations. A series of short walks and interpretive trails link the campground to the natural and historic destinations. Elevation 500'. Capacity: 111 sites. Large RVs can be accommodated. Fees and Reservations: $16/night for first come, first served. Reservations accepted for Loops A and B only (Loop C will stay closed during 2016), $16/night. Reserve sites 3-180 days in advance online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Potable water, dump station, garbage and recycling service, and flush toilets provided. No showers or hook-ups. Fully accessible site available. Driveway lengths for RVs vary (see www.recreation.gov for lengths). Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. Recreational Opportunities: Several short walks and interpretive trails. Fishing on the Skagit. Ranger programs in campground and at the visitor center during summer.
Directions: Located south of SR 20 at mile post 120. 14 miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop and just west of the town of Newhalem. Details: Conveniently located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center on the banks of the Skagit River. Near many natural and historic destinations. A series of short walks and interpretive trails link the campground to natural, prehistoric, and historic destinations. Elevation 500'. Capacity: 2 group sites, maximum occupancy is 25 people per site. Fees and Reservations: $32/night for first come, first served. $41/night for reservations. Reservations can be made 3-360 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. Check out time 12:00 p.m. (noon). Facilities and Services: Potable water, dump station, garbage and recycling service, and flush toilets provided. No showers or hook-ups. Each site has a covered pavilion with picnic tables and barbecue grill. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. Recreational Opportunities:Hiking:Short walks and interpretive trails. Fishing: Skagit River, Goodell Creek, Ladder Creek, and Newhalem Creek. Programs:Ranger-led programs in campground and at North Cascades Visitor Center during summer.
GORGE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Status
Comments
OPEN
Open year round with no water, services or fees. Vault toilet available. Please pack out all trash.
Directions: Located just outside the town of Diablo, north of SR 20 at mile post 126. 20 miles (32 km) east of Marblemount, 67 miles (108 km) west of Winthrop. Details: On the bank of Gorge Lake, next to the cascading Stetattle Creek. Elevation 900'. Capacity: 6 sites. Fees and Reservations: Free. First come, first served. No reservations. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Primitive camp with no water or services. Bring water and pack out all trash. Vault toilets. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. Recreational Opportunities: Boat launch on Gorge Lake. Hiking trails nearby. Fishing on Gorge Lake.
COLONIAL CREEK CAMPGROUND
Status
Comments
North Loop
CLOSED
9/7/2016 - spring 2017: Closed
South Loop
Lower and Upper Loop CLOSED
Lakefront Walk-in Sites OPEN No Services
Upper Loop: 9/7/2016 - spring 2017: Closed
Lower Loop: 9/21/2016 - spring 2017: Closed
Access may be difficult or inaccessible due to storm damage, heavy rains, and flooding.
Lakefront: Open 9/7/2016 - late May 2017: Sites 64-73 open during winter months with no water, services, or fees. Vault toilets available. Carry out all trash. Snow may be on ground during winter months.
Entrance station for Colonial Creek Campground on Diablo Lake.
Directions: Located off of SR 20 at mile post 130. 25 miles (40 km) east of Marblemount, 63 miles (101 km) west of Winthrop. Details: Camp in old growth forest at the base of the impressively glaciated Colonial Peak on the shore of Diablo Lake. Elevation 1200'. Capacity: 142 sites Fees and Reservations: $16/night. First come, first served. No reservations. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Dump station, flush toilets, garbage and recycling service, and potable water available. No hook-ups or showers. Fully accessible camp sites available. Walk-in campsites available. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood can be purchased outside of the park. Recreational Opportunities: Fully accessible fishing pier and boat launch on Diablo Lake. Hiking opportunities for various abilities on Thunder Creek, Thunder Woods Nature Walk, and Thunder Knob trails. Evening ranger programs and weekend activities during the summer.
Directions: Located off of SR 20 at mile post 130. 25 miles (40 km) east of Marblemount, 63 miles (101 km) west of Winthrop. Details: Camp in old growth forest at the base of the impressively glaciated Colonial Peak on the shore of Diablo Lake. Elevation 1200'. Capacity: 1 group site (site 110), maximum occupancy of 20 people. Fees and Reservations: $30/night. First-come, first-served. No reservations. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Dump station, flush toilets, garbage and recycling service and potable water available. No hook-ups or showers. Gathering firewood prohibited. Firewood can be purchased outside of the park. Recreational Opportunities: Fully accessible fishing pier and boat launch on Diablo Lake. Hiking opportunities for various abilities on Thunder Creek, Thunder Woods Nature Walk and Thunder Knob trails. Evening ranger programs and weekend activities during the summer.
HOZOMEEN CAMPGROUND
Status
Comments
OPEN with No Services
5/27/16 - 9/6/16 - Open with water service. 9/7/16 - 10/31/16 - Open with no services.
Nov - mid May - Closed at border gate.
Directions: Located 40 miles (64 km) south of Hope, B.C. on Silver/Skagit Rd. To reach Hozomeen take the Silver/Skagit Road from Highway #1, Exit 168, 2 mi (3 km) west of Hope, B.C. Travel south for 40 miles (64km) to reach the campground, Ranger Station, and boat launch. The Silver/Skagit Road is maintained but unpaved and often rough, carry a spare tire. For current road conditions refer to the road conditions report. Hozomeen Campground is not accessible by road from the U.S. Details: Deep in the mountains, this primitive camp sits near the US-Canadian border at the north end of Ross Lake. Elevation 1600'. Capacity: 75 designated sites plus other camping areas. Fees and Reservations: Free. First come, first served. No reservations. Check out time 12:00 noon. Facilities and Services: Potable water. Vault Toilets. No gas or services available, all garbage must be packed out. Gathering firewood prohibited. Recreational Opportunities: Boat launch on Ross Lake. Fishing on Ross Lake. Hiking trails. Interpretive programs during the summer.
