Established Camping
Fourth of July Pass — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
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National Park Service
North Cascades National Park
There are two ways to attain Fourth of July Pass - from Thunder Creek or from Panther Creek. Both offer wonderful opportunities to travel along burbling, blue-green creeks, but access via Thunder Creek is truly stunning.
Access
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Features
GuideGreat spot with great views!
We came up from the Panther creek side which was much longer of a hike but not as steep as the 4th of July Pass trail. Killer views of multiple peaks. There are no campfires allowed at this site, and there are some reliable water sources around and on the way up from Panther. Definitely recommend whenever you have the legs for it.
LegendFourth of July Pass
This is a back country site. The hike is strenuous (and watch out for bears, we saw one, and then promptly brought out the bear bell). It's mostly switch-backs. When we arrived at the campsite, we were a little let down by the views. They were more peek-a-boo then we were led to believe. But it was still beautiful.
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Location
Fourth of July Pass — Ross Lake National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
From Marblemount, follow the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) east for 24 miles. Just past milepost 130, turn right into the Colonial Creek Campground and proceed 0.5 mile to the trailhead, near the amphitheater at the day-use area. Water and restrooms available.
Coordinates
48.661492084809936 N
121.04517505909882 W