Camping at North Cascades

The American Alps with over 300 glaciers, jagged peaks, and pristine alpine lakes.

9+ Campgrounds4.4★ AverageBest: Year-round (varies by season)

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Top-rated campgrounds inside North Cascades National Park

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Harlequin Campground

North Cascades National Parknull

Highest rated campground with excellent 4.76 rating and good review count, offering classic North Cascades tent camping experience with hiking, fishing, and swimming activities.

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4.6

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Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)

North Cascades National Park.

Highly rated remote campground in Stehekin area providing a unique backcountry-style experience with excellent access to hiking and lake activities in the heart of the North Cascades.

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4.5

(45)

Purple Point Campground

North Cascades National Park

Strong 4.51 rating with substantial review base, offering scenic lakeside camping with comprehensive outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and swimming.

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4.4

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Colonial Creek South Campground

North Cascades National ParkSedro-woolley, WA

Most reviewed campground with solid 4.43 rating, providing both tent and RV camping options with close proximity to park attractions and diverse recreational activities.

Colonial Creek North Campground

North Cascades National ParkSedro-Woolley, WA

Well-rated companion to Colonial Creek South with good review count, offering both tent and RV accommodations with excellent access to hiking and water activities.

Gorge Lake Campground

North Cascades National ParkDiablo, WASHINGTON

High-quality campground meeting the 4.4+ rating threshold with good reviews, providing closest access to park entrance with both tent and RV camping options.

Newhalem Creek Campground

North Cascades National ParkNewhalem, WA

Most extensively reviewed campground with substantial visitor feedback, offering convenient base camp location with both tent and RV facilities near park services.

Goodell Creek Campground

North Cascades National ParkNewhalem, WA

Well-established campground with good rating and substantial reviews, providing comprehensive camping options with excellent fishing and swimming access along with hiking trails.

Lower Goodell Group Campground

North Cascades National ParkNewhalem, WA

Specialized group camping option with decent rating, perfect for families or groups wanting a more private North Cascades camping experience with fishing and hiking access.

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Inside North Cascades National Park

Harlequin Campground

Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)

Purple Point Campground

Colonial Creek South Campground

Colonial Creek North Campground

Gorge Lake Campground

Newhalem Creek Campground

Goodell Creek Campground

Lower Goodell Group Campground

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About This Destination

North Cascades camping offers some of the most spectacular and remote mountain camping experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're seeking frontcountry comfort at Colonial Creek Campground along the turquoise waters of Diablo Lake or planning an adventurous boat-in camping experience on Ross Lake, the North Cascades campgrounds provide unmatched access to rugged alpine wilderness.

Best Time

The best time for North Cascades camping is July through September when roads are reliably open and weather is most stable. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and fullest access to high-elevation trails and alpine campsites.

Destination Highlights

9+ campgrounds within 40 miles
Located in Washington
Options for every camping style

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Tips & Recommendations

1Book Colonial Creek and other reservable North Cascades campgrounds 2-4 months in advance for summer camping, especially weekends.
2Pack layers and warm sleeping gear even in summer, as mountain temperatures drop significantly at night.
3Bring cash for campground fees at some locations, and always carry bear-safe food storage containers.
4Check North Cascades Highway (SR 20) road conditions before traveling, as it can close unexpectedly due to weather.

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