Best Tent Camping near Mazama, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Mazama, WA (111)
1. Harts Pass Campground
North Cascades National Park, Washington3 Reviews•5 Photos•22 SavesGreat views. Alpine meadows. This forested campground is located in the Hart's Pass Area, near the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. No trailers allowed on Forest Road 5400 to Hart's Pass (very narrow road).
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- ADA Access
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- Group
- Equestrian
2. Meadows Campground
North Cascades National Park, Washington2 Reviews•10 Photos•14 SavesGreat views. Alpine meadows. Access to Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This campground is located in the Hart's Pass Area. No trailers allowed on Forest Road 5400 (very narrow road). Guard station at Hart's Pass.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
3. Purple Point Campground — Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Stehekin, Washington4 Reviews•14 Photos•38 SavesOverview
Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan. Purple Point Campground is an approximatly eight minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing along a paved road. Most sites are located very near the road. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.
Recreation
Visitors can access several trails from near the campground, such the Imus Trail, the Purple Creek Trail, and the Lakeshore Trail. Other trails trails further up the valley can be reached by via foot, bike, or shuttle bus. Many of the trails from Stehekin provide the opportunity for longer wilderness backpacks. A backcountry permit is required for overnight stays in the backcountry. Visitors can boat, fish, and swim (although the water is a chilly 45 degrees) in Lake Chelan. Bears do inhabit the area, so care should be taken when hiking, picnicking, or camping.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.
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.
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$20 / night
4. Sullivan Pond Camp
Winthrop, Washington1 Review•22 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
5. Cougar Lake
Winthrop, Washington1 Review•4 Photos•10 SavesA Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Lands.
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6. Mystery Campground
Stehekin, Washington1 Review•3 Photos•8 SavesMystery Campground is open from April - October. Maximum stay is 14 days. Maximum length of campsites is 30 feet. No water or trash receptacles are available.
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- Picnic Table
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7. Moore Point Campground
Stehekin, Washington3 Reviews•2 Photos•22 SavesSPECIAL 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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8. Junction Camp — North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park, Washington3 Reviews•3 Photos•33 SavesAlong Thunder Creek Trail, the first open view is from a 1970 burn at about 4.5 miles (7.2 km). Here an emerging forest of young Douglas-fir and a profusion of seed bearing herbs and shrubs attract birds, rodents and their predators. Across the valley, note a newer burn from lightning strikes in 1990. Rock cliffs and McAllister Glacier provide natural fire breaks and a splendid backdrop for this evolving forest scene. The next backcountry camps, McAllister hiker and stock, are located at mile 6.7 (10.8 km) and are a popular overnight destination. Pass the stock camp first, with a view from a high cliff down Thunder Creek. This view was created in the massive floods of 2003, when the river below shifted course significantly and carved into the cliff, suddenly bringing trail and hiker into much closer proximity to the creek! Hikers continue a short distance and cross the roaring creek on a log bridge to access the spacious and green creek-side hiker camp. The far site is a group site. Smaller Tricouni Camp lies 1.3 miles (2.1 km) beyond McAllister, in a more open salal forest, just after crossing Fisher Creek on a bridge. From Tricouni, the trail begins its first real climb: a relentless 2.2 miles (3.5 km) gains over 1000 feet (305 m) to reach Junction Camps (hiker and stock) and a major trail junction. From the high ridge of the hiker camp, enjoy an expansive view of Boston Glacier and Tricouni Peak. From here, one may either take the Fisher Creek Trail 14.8 miles (23.8 km) over Easy Pass to SR 20, or continue on the Thunder Creek Trail to Park Creek Pass. Both ways lead to grand trail experiences.
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- Equestrian
9. Bridge Creek Campground — North Cascades National Park
Stehekin, Washington2 Reviews•11 Photos•22 SavesAlong the way, the Bridge Creek Trail provides access to the McAlester Lake, Dagger Lake, Rainbow Lake, and North Fork trails. At Bridge Creek Camp, which makes an excellent base for exploration, trails radiate east and west and link up to many more options.
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- Picnic Table
10. War Creek Campground
Winthrop, Washington1 Review•6 SavesWar Creek Campground is open from May - October. Maximum stay is 14 days. Maximum length of campsites is 25 feet.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Mazama
456 Reviews of 111 Mazama Campgrounds
David T.
Guide
Klipchuck Campground
Wonderful in late October !
I made an epic cross country trip. I stayed here on my first night out as I left the West Coast, and on my last night before I got home on my way back from the East. This campground is extremely quiet in October. All the facilities were shut down at that point, so in October, it's a perfect place for someone who doesn't need water and bathrooms. I've heard, however that the camp host does a really good job when the facilities are being maintained. It's far enough off the highway, that it's very quiet. There are hiking trails nearby. The sights are large with lots of trees. My second night there was one of the best camping nights ever. It was just before Halloween, and it snowed that night. What could be more special?
- David T.Guide
Early Winters Campground
Quiet and empty in October
I'm doing a cross-country trip, and this was the first campsite I stayed at. I just saw a sign for it on the side of highway 20. I pulled off about a mile from the highway, and there it was. There was nobody there in October when I was there.
- RRoss S.
Scout
Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Great off season campground
Our camp spots were close to the lake. The cedar trees gave great cover from the rain. The trails around camp were well maintained.
- HHaley F.Scout
Goodell Creek Campground — North Cascades National Park
Amazing find
Came in mid October on a Saturday. First come first serve and no fee in the off season, despite being October, it was busy. Got a spot after driving a few loops around the campground and asked someone if they were leaving. Was able to put chairs in the site before they left to secure the spot. Nice picnic area along the river we hung out at while waiting for the site to open up. Safe enough to dip in the river. Very close to multiple hikes in North Cascades National Park. Pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings available. No water in the off season. Had 3 bars of Verizon service. Lots of options for tents, trailers, or vans. Would definitely come back for off season camping.
Marne F.
TravelerEarly Winters Campground
Mazama trip
This is a great little campground! There are 2 areas split by the highway. We stayed on the north side close to the creek. It was fairly quiet, minimal road noise. Clean pit toilets, water available, and $15/night was a great option. Close to several hiking and biking areas and Mazama general store. Great weather at the end of September other than a night with some high winds. We'll definitely be back!
Viktoria W.ScoutDolly Varden Campgound — North Cascades National Park
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- CCaro R.Scout
Okanogan County Fairgrounds RV Park
Open or closed
One sign says open another says closed.
michael D.Guide
Pearrygin Lake State Park Campground
Great park in amazing country
We stayed here for 3 nights in mid September. Warm enough to swim, some sun, and a few showers. Park is mostly full, but most of the the time is quiet. Bathrooms and facilities extremely clean and well maintained. A little boat noise at times, but not too bad. We had a site right on the lake with a small beach. No hookups in our site, but many have partial or full hookups.
- LLuke B.Traveler
Chelan Lookout - NF 8410 Dispersed
Awesome View from the Top of the Ridge
Great campsite with an awesome view. Sandy dirt camping site near the USGS sensor station. No fires today due to high fire danger, but there was a pit in the camp. Tent right on the ridge. Dirt road was 12 miles up the mountain. Lots of switchbacks, but passible in a sedan. Takes 45 mins to get up. Take shady pass road to the top.
DL M.
Legend
American Legion Park
$10/ night limited dogs warm showers
Nice park beside very slow river adjacent to busy road. No dogs on grass. Garbage. Picnic tables. Shaded. Stay 72 hours. Warm shower. Flush toilet. $10/night/vehicle or tent
- BBella M.Traveler
NF Dispersed Camping
Perfect
This area was perfect! Took a nice stroll along the road after dinner. Didn’t really run into any other campers.
Jerrell W.Guide
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
Secret beach
We got a reservation for the Labor Day weekend. Not a weekend we normally get out a camp, but cabin fever motivated a trip. Our site was moved from the original reservation which didn't work in our favor, given the proximity to the RV dump and bathrooms. Overall, the park is ok, but clearly a campground for boaters. Bright-side, we kayaked to a nearby beach which was wonderful and easily accessible.
- MMariaKCruzScout
Junction Camp — North Cascades National Park
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- JJen M.Guide
Alta Lake State Park Campground
Had a great time! Going again!
This place was so fun we plan to go back again in September! Even though the sites were close together, we still felt like we had a lot of privacy. There were lots of paths to take our kids for walks or bike rides. And the swimming area at the lake was really nice. They even had a snack shack! The only thing that was missing was a better playground. There was a slide, and that was about it.
- BBella M.Traveler
NF Dispersed Camping
Bacon Point
Beautiful spot near the water also has some more secluded spots if wanted. Didn’t see too many people. And had no issues picking a spot to car camp. Definitely recommend.
- CCrystal H.Traveler
Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Beautiful wooded sites
Beautiful campground with many large shaded sites along Lake Diablo. Absolutely gorgeous. Each site has its.own bear boxes and the bathrooms were pretty clean.
- aal M.Guide
Toats Coulee- State Forest
Nice clean campground
Situated between the road and Toats Coulee Creek. Nice shaded campground with the creek bordering some of the sites. The creek is loud so nearly covers the road noise. Low traffic a little industrial.
- TTucker H.Scout
Mineral Park Campground
Peaceful hideaway
The site is pretty great! Good spacing between neighborhoods, facilities on site, clean grounds, and the host was very kind and helpful! Will be returning in the near future!
- AAndrewTraveler
Loup Loup Campground
Large Campground
Gorgeous spot under the pines, the site has everything we would need including water, toilets and large campsites. Campground is almost empty, only 3 of ~50 spots are filled
- MMimi N.Guide
Colonial Creek North Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Very nice and quiet
The campground is nice with clean bathrooms. Lots of trails for hiking.
Jason G.Guide
Pine Near RV Park
It's a place to stay
Don't have much of a review, we found a spot here last second after signing up to run the Sun Mountain 25k last minute. Barely spent any time at the campground. I know the location was good for being able to just walk into town. The camp spots were just shared space in a grassy area. Nothing spectacular.
- Jason G.Guide
Alta Lake State Park Campground
One of the nicer state parks
Personally I really enjoyed this park and camping. The park itself is really well maintained, and in a beautiful location. The lake and surrounding hills were beautiful. Even with the few private homes nearby, it didn't really take away from the scenery in my opinion.
I camped in the upper loop in a site that backed to the hill side. The layout of the sites are very unique, no two sites (in the upper loop at least) are alike. My spot had a lower parking area with room for two cars. The you step up to the "living room" where the picnic table and fire pit were, then off of that area was a isolated tent pad area.
The next spot over on one side was up hill from me, so didn't really see them (but could hear them). The spot on the other side was closer and lacked a little bit of privacy, but as far as state parks go, it was still fairly spread out. I was also there for a Saturday and Sunday night, so Sunday the park completely emptied out and I think there were only 2 or 3 others in the entire upper loop, and not near me at all, which was nice.
I'm sure there are times when the lake gets overrun with motor boats and jet skis, but the weekend I was there (6/8 & 6/9) wasn't to bad at all. Paddle boards and kayaks outnumbers the boats with motors, and even those weren't racing around the lake, they were all fishing.
I mostly camp in dispersed camping areas, but this is a state park I would put on my short willing to return to list.
Aloha M.Guide
Winthrop/N. Cascades National Park KOA Holiday
North Cascades Camp
We took the opportunity to secure one of the “private” lots. Site S9 comes with a private fenced area, with fire pit, hot tub, seating and fully ready propane Weber. Staff is immediate and attentive. Free WiFi and only 1 hour from the National Park.
Dan R.Scout
Rock Creek Campground — Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Quiet, Remote, Clean
This is for the Rock Creek Campground along the Chiwawa River beyond Lake Wenatchee. The previous reviews and pictures are for the Rock Creek Campground along the Icicle River closer to Leavenworth.
I visited this campground in the fall (2023) on a scouting trip for next years camping (Spring 2024). The campground was already closed for the season. Upon visiting I found the campground as the title describes and was desirable enough to add to my list of options.
- MMagnus C.Scout
Goodell Creek Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Quiet and right by the river
Went in May. Free camping before the season starts and lots of free spots. Very pretty spot and toilet were fine
Lee D.Legend
Newhalem Creek Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Great NPS campground
General: Camping in three loops plus walk-in tent sites and a group site (closed when we were there). No hookups of any kind. I was surprised that we had such good cell coverage (Verizon) but am guessing the proximity to the town of Newhalem is why.
Site Quality: Nicely wooded with decent separation. Some were back in, and some were pull-through. All were level with a paved camper pad. The sites in Loops A and B have tent platforms (didn’t see them in Loop C); all have a fire pit (but there was a burn ban), a large picnic table, and a bear box.
Bathhouse: The one in the A loop was very clean. There are no showers. No paper towels or air dryer so make sure to bring your towel.
Activities: Daily programs at Visitor Center 12:30 and 4:00 pm. It is about a half-mile walk via the River Loop to get to the Visitor Center (farther from Loop C) where you can get information on hikes and there is a small store and interpretive center. The proximity of the Visitor Center was appreciated due to the recent fires and not knowing what was open and what was not. The River Loop is approximately 2 miles and is accessed between the A and B Loops. You can also hike to Ladder Creek Falls. The gardens have been neglected for some time, but the falls are worth it. (You can also drive to the town of Newhalem to get to the falls).
We have been in many National Park campgrounds that have been outsourced and have been disappointed, so we were very glad to find this one still maintained by the NPS and at a very reasonable rate ($12 with senior pass).
- Lee D.Legend
Pearrygin Lake State Park Campground
Lake and mountains!
General: A variety of different campsites in two sections ranging from economy to basic to popular, with and without hookups, and priced according to peak or non-peak season. There are also three cabins and two group camp areas.
Site Quality: We are happy we were able to book a basic tent site with our campervan (there were more than a few others with RVs in these sites). Parking was on grass and not completely level, but we made it work. Each site had a picnic table and fire ring (although there was a fire ban in effect when we were there). The sites with utilities had paved camper pads.
Bath/Shower house: Clean with soap and air dryers. The showers are free but you are asked to not use more than three button pushes. My shower in the afternoon was completely COLD and I am not sure if it was the time of day, the particular shower, or user error. My husband’s shower got hot midway through.
Activities/Amenities: All things water-based including jet skis, water skiing, kayaking, SUP, and fishing. There is also a boat wash. There are also numerous trails used for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Other activities include volleyball and horseshoes.
Despite my cold shower and the fact that state parks are becoming increasingly pricy (with reservation and out-of-state fees, we paid $ 77 for two nights for a tent site), we enjoyed our stay here.
Guide to Mazama
Tent camping near Mazama, Washington offers a stunning backdrop of natural beauty, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy breathtaking views and hiking opportunities at Harts Pass Campground, where the highest road in Washington leads to stunning alpine scenery.
- Experience the serene atmosphere and fishing options at Cougar Lake, perfect for those looking to unwind by the water.
- Explore the picturesque trails and vibrant wildflowers at Cosho Camp, a great starting point for hiking adventures in the North Cascades.
Tips for tent camping near Mazama
- Arrive early at Purple Point Campground to secure a spot, as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis and can fill up quickly during peak season.
- Be prepared for a boat-in or hike-in experience at Weaver Point Boat-in Camp, which offers a unique camping adventure right on the lake.
- Bring bug spray when visiting Flick Creek Boat-in Camp, as summer months can attract insects near the water.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Bridge Creek Campground features designated fire areas and picnic tables, making it a cozy spot for evening gatherings.
- Enjoy the convenience of clean facilities and bear boxes at Meadows Campground, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst nature.
- Experience the charm of Mystery Campground, which offers well-kept facilities and easy access to nearby trails and rivers for a perfect camping getaway.
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