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Ponderosa Campground is located near Ross Lake National Recreation Area in Washington. The terrain features forested areas and is surrounded by mountains. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Ross Lake and North Cascades National Park, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

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Location

Ponderosa Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area is located in Washington

Coordinates

48.87670058 N
121.02205597 W

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Access

Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Jenna F.

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Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

One of my favorite annual hiking trips!

We do an annual hiking trip at Ross Lake. Amazing hikes, glacier-fed lake - which is icy cold if you decide to hike all the way up to Desolation Outlook and need to cool down your body after the evaluation climb. You can rent motorized boats to access even more campgrounds. Canoe or stand up paddleboard. There are always rangers refilling toilet paper and checking on the conditions of the pit toilets which I always appreciate and bear boxes to keep your food safe.

Month of VisitAugust

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Megan D.

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Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018

Relaxing Group Site With a View

We rented boats from Ross Lake Resort and got a permit for the group site. You have to get a permit but they are free and it makes it so that the lake is very relaxed and not too busy. The hike to the boats is relatively short, making it easy to carry in a lot.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Ponderosa Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area?
Ponderosa Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area is located at 1614 feet.
Are fires allowed at Ponderosa Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ponderosa Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.