Camping

 

NPS / Paisley Dandenault

Tips and Regulations

• Campgrounds open for the season each year on the Monday before Memorial Day weekend (May 19, 2025).
  
  
• 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.

• The following campground remains 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), Colonial Creek South (10 walk-in, tent-only sites, sites #64 to #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

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  Newhalem Creek Campground

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

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  Gorge Lake Campground

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

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  Goodell Creek Campground

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

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  Lower Goodell Creek Group Campground

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

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  Colonial Creek North Campground

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

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  Colonial Creek South Campground

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