Established Camping
Hidden Hand Backcountry — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Hidden Hand Backcountry in Ross Lake National Recreation Area is surrounded by rugged terrain with dense forests and mountainous landscapes. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Ross Lake and the scenic trails of North Cascades National Park.
Description
Permit Details: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/permits.htm
There are countless backcountry routes and possibilities in this wild land. The diversity of climate and geography creates very different habitats on the west and east side of the crest, as well as fostering a great array of plants and animals.
Cascading water is fed by over 300 glaciers and countless snowfields. Lakes are abundant. Almost 400 miles (644 km) of trails, mostly in major drainages and over high passes, traverse this tremendous landscape.
Your path may follow a route used for many centuries by people who have long crossed these mountains or sought food and resources here, or you may venture to an area so wild it feels as if you are the first explorer.
Location
Hidden Hand Backcountry — Ross Lake National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Coordinates
48.72781832940694 N
121.01426423898599 W
Detours Nearby
Panther Camp — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
2 min away
Neve Camp — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
7 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Mount Vernon
- 1 hr 50 min from Bellingham
- 2 hrs 25 min from Seattle
- 2 hrs 51 min from Wenatchee
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
