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Black Lake Backcountry Campsite
Black Lake Backcountry Campsite is located in a region characterized by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. Temperatures in this area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore North Cascades National Park and enjoy the scenic beauty of Ross Lake.
Description
National Forest
Pasayten Wilderness encompasses 531,000 acres, skirting more than 50 miles of Canada's border and encompassing the crest of the Cascades. The Wilderness encompasses almost 150 peaks over 7,500 feet in elevation, 160 or more bodies of water, and at least as many waterways, some turbulent enough to have carved sharp canyons with sheer walls. Rugged ridges in the west flatten into more open plateaus toward the east, with deep drainages on both sides. Its diverse forest changes from fir, cedar, western hemlock in the west to fir, pine, and larch in the east. This region provides habitat for deer, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, the gray wolf, and is home to the largest population of lynx in the Lower 48. Snow falls between October and May, and the hard packed snow may block the high western-side trails sometimes until early August. Eastern-side trails are usually free of snow by early July. More than 600 miles of trails provide access to the Wilderness, many of them deceptively gentle at the start and become progressively labor-intensive as they climb up multiple switchbacks into the higher elevations. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses the area north-south for about 32 miles. The Boundary Trail begins in the southeast corner of the Wilderness and meanders north and west for over 73 miles near the Canadian border to eventually join the Pacific Crest Trail. Help protect your wilderness by following wilderness regulations and using Leave No Trace principles.
Reservation Info
Some trailheads on the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest require a valid recreation pass. Check our Recreation Passes and Permits page for details. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_053606
Location
Black Lake Backcountry Campsite is located in Washington
Coordinates
48.82695266 N
120.20265055 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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