North Cascades NP - Flick Creek

The Stehekin Campground in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan. The Lakeview and Purple Point Camps are a five-to-seven minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. Harlequin Camp is located 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Road. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane. There is also shared space in Lakeview Camp reserved for backpackers heading out or coming back from a wilderness trip. These sites need not be reserved separately; backpackers may camp for one night with a valid backpacking permit. Recreation Visitors can access several trails from the campground areas, such the Imus Trail, the Purple Creek Trail, and the Lakeshore Trail (in the Landing area) and the Stehekin River Trail, Company Creek Trail, and Rainbow Creek Trail (in the Harlequin area). Many of these trails also lead to other backcountry trails and the opportunity for longer wilderness backpacks. A backcountry permit is required for overnight stays in the backcountry. Campgrounds are located along the Stehekin Valley Road which leads to other trails via foot, bike, or shuttle bus. Visitors can boat, fish, and swim (although the water is a chilly 45 degrees) in Lake Chelan or the Stehekin River. Bears do inhabit the area, so care should be taken when hiking, picnicking, or camping. Facilities At the Stehekin Landing area, the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin has a small store with very limited groceries and a restaurant. Public showers and laundry facilities are located near the Landing, though not in the campground. There are no roads or car access into Stehekin. Accessible by foot, boat (ferry and private) or plane only. Visitors may take a passenger ferry or their own boat, which may be parked at the public docks in Stehekin. Each campsite offers a picnic table. Fires are allowed in the Purple Point and Harlequin campgrounds in designated fire pits. Lakeview and Purple Point offers drinking water, flush toilets, and garbage removal. Harlequin has pit toilets and no running water and it situated right on the Stehekin River. Nearby Attractions Stehekin is a gateway into the east side of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Many short to multi-day backpacking trips begin in the Stehekin area. Other attractions in the area are the historic Buckner Orchard, where visitors can pick apples in the fall, and Rainbow Falls, a 312-foot waterfall near the Stehekin Valley Road. Kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, horseback riding and other activities are available in the area. The Golden West Visitor Center offers interpretive exhibits and ranger program during peak season.

Stehekin Campground

SPECIAL NOTICE: Crews from the Forest Service and the Washington Conservation Corps will pull and hand-spray Crupina, a noxious weed, in this area through the month of May. The crews will be camping at Moore Point campground May 4 – May 11 and May 18 – 25, 2017. The campground will be open to the public during these dates. However, available camping sites will be limited and the campground will be more crowded. This boat-in campground offers a picnic shelter and a fixed dock with a three boat capacity. There are four tent sites with a lot of room for additional dispersed camping, four picnic tables, four fire rings and two vault toilets available.

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Looking for boat-in campsites near Lake Chelan National Recreation Area? Camping can be the most magical time of your life, and boat-in campsites make it even more extraordinary. Find the perfect spot to set up camp near Lake Chelan National Recreation Area with The Dyrt.

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

The Best Boat-In Camping Near Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Washington

This boat-in campground offers a dock with a three boat capacity. There is one shelter, four tent sites, four tables, four fire rings, and two toilets. This site is accessible year-round. Good protection from down lake winds but no protection from up-lake winds. Located close to the old Lucerne Ranger Station.

Refrigerator Harbor Campground

North Cascades NP - Purple Point

North Cascades NP - Weaver Point

## Overview

Mineral Park Campground is situated near the confluence of the North and South Forks of the scenic Cascade River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.  
  
Scattered beneath a towering canopy of diverse forest, the sites in this campground are widely spaced and within walking distance to the waterfront, making it an ideal setting for visitors wanting to camp in a more private, rustic setting. The campground is divided into two sections, Mineral Park East and Mineral Park West.

## Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Mineral Park Campground offers excelent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.  
  
Several trailheads for the overnight backpacker are located in the vicinity of the nearby town of Marblemount, including Hidden Lake Trail. Beginning in a forested setting, this trail climbs quickly to open meadows and grand views of the Cascade River. As it reaches higher elevations, it winds through angular slabs of granite and groupings of alpine fir. Spectacular views of high, jagged Cascade peaks can be seen from these higher meadows. Hidden Lake and the Hidden Lake Lookout can be seen from the pass, and reached by traversing down a talus slope.

## Facilities

Mineral Park Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.

## Natural Features

Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests.  
  
Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, the active volcano from which the forest takes its name is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater.  
  
Flowing adjacent to this campground is the Cascade River, designated as a National Scenic River. Possessing remarkable values related to wildlife, culture, recreation and scenery, the Cascade River is preserved in its free-flowing condition and cannot not dammed or impeded.  
  
Wildlife in the area include mountain goats, coyotes, pine marten and a variety of migratory birds and native fish. 

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 386-8214. 

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area.  
  
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.

Mineral Park Campground

Poplar Flat Campground is open from April - October. Maximum stay is 14 days. Maximum length of campsites is 30 feet.

Poplar Flat Campground

The Cascade Creek campground is a hike-in campground located near the Lakeshore Trail #1247 between Prince Creek campground and Moore Point campground. There is no boat dock at this lakeside site but it offers two tent sites, 1 picnic table, 1 fire ring and 1 Wallowa toilet. There is not a bear proof communal food storage locker so you’ll need to bring some rope to hang your food.

Cascade Creek Campground

Cross the Skagit River bridge at the town of Marblemount and continue approximately 8 miles along the graveled Cascade River Road to the Marble Creek Campground. This campground is a great choice if you want a getaway close to the wildness of the Cascade Mountain range. The campground is situated adjacent to Marble Creek along the Cascade River segment of the Skagit Wild & Scenic River System. Opportunities for exploration of the area exist in nearby North Cascades National Park as well as on National Forest system trails. The campground is remote and nestled amongst giant Douglas fir and cedar trees. Come prepared as there is no cell phone coverage and no potable water.

Marble Creek Campground

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The best camping near Seattle is on Blake Island State Park, though it’s only accessible by boat. If that doesn’t bother you, the park is a beautiful place to be during summer evenings. Seattle tends to be a popular stop for travelers heading to campsites in Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, WA. The surrounding Olympic National Forest is also a great choice if you can’t get one of the campgrounds you were hoping for at Olympic.

Seattle

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Camping in the North Cascades is an unforgettable experience. Near Seattle, WA, the national park is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s also home to some of the best camping in Washington state. Take an early hike from the campground for bird watching — there are more than 200 species in the park. Grey wolves, deer, and squirrels also call the park home, along with elusive wolverines. Hike into the campground and pitch a tent, or stay comfortably in a cabin or yurt. RV drivers can pull up to their campsites. They are only a stroll away from mountain waterfalls, alpine meadows, and stunning glaciers.

North Cascades National Park

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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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In Northwest Washington, you’ll find one of the most popular parks in the US, Olympic National Park. Located near Port Angeles, WA, this expansive park embodies the best of the PNW. If you want to enjoy camping in some of the best greenery in the country, this is the place you want to hike.

There are a number of developed campgrounds in the park, with just a few (Kalaloch, Sol Duc, Hoh, and Mora) offering summer reservations. With a variety of campsites throughout the park, you can find a spot that best fits your schedule and interests. Nine of these campgrounds are RV-capable, though Olympic has some rough roads that RV’s may struggle on. The best camping near Olympic is in the park itself though there are some dispersed options surrounding the park and a few small cities to stay in.

Olympic National Park

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