Within Wenatchee National Forest, Hidden Cove Campground provides free hike-in camping near a lake. The US Forest Service manages this backcountry site, which requires advance reservations despite the no-cost access. Campers must pack in all gear on foot to reach the lakeside location.
Basic amenities include vault toilets and picnic tables, with campfires and alcohol permitted. The hike-in requirement limits crowds and vehicle noise. For those preferring drive-up access, Cottonwood Campground sits four miles south with standard car camping facilities.
Description
In the Skagit Valley along State Route 20, visit the hidden coves, islands, and bays of Diablo and and Ross Lakes, both reservoirs created by the dams on the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. Whether you spend a night or a week, boat-in camping within the park complex is a unique experience.
Hidden Cove Campground has one site with a boat dock.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHidden Cove Campground is located in Washington near Stehekin
Directions
2.6 Miles (4.3 km) From Colonial Creek Campground.
Coordinates
48.0783008 N
120.6264094 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 40 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 18 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 5 hrs 42 min from Bellingham, WA
