Best Dog-Friendly Camping near North Cascades National Park
Colonial Creek South Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent camping, RVs, and cabins along the glacially-fed turquoise waters of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park. Dogs must remain on a 6-foot leash throughout the campground and on nearby trails. The campsites feature fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage cabinets. Sites are well-spaced with natural vegetation providing good privacy between neighbors. Visitors with pets particularly appreciate the quieter, more secluded sites located away from the main camping loops. Potable drinking water and flush toilets are available, though the campground does not offer showers or electrical hookups for RVs.
The Thunder Creek Trail, accessible directly from Colonial Creek Campground, provides an excellent hiking option for visitors with leashed dogs. Several other pet-friendly campgrounds in the area include Lone Fir Campground, which offers drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic tables in a forested setting along Early Winters Creek. Sites at Lone Fir are nestled among trees with most providing good separation from neighbors, though some campers note road noise can be an issue at sites closest to Highway 20. The high elevation at Lone Fir means temperatures can drop significantly at night, even during summer months, so pet owners should pack accordingly. The area surrounding these campgrounds features abundant wildlife including bears, so proper food storage and pet management are essential for safety.
