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Thunder Campground is located near Ross Lake National Recreation Area in North Cascades National Park. The terrain consists of dense forests and rugged mountains. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Ross Lake and the scenic North Cascades Highway, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 70°F in summer.

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

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48.67348519 N
121.07788936 W

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    Backcountry sites.

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Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Great for beginners

Thunder Creek is a good place to start if you are looking for an easy backcountry hike or you are introducing someone or several people to back country camping. It’s a little over a mile down thunder creek trail and the hike is very moderate with no aggressive inclines. You are along Diablo lake for the first part of the hike (keep in mind you are in a recreational area so there are more people around and in the lake). The hike is gorgeous however and you are along water sources the entire way there. Once you cross over a long wooden bridge then the campgrounds are just over to your right hand side. They are pretty with lots of tree coverage and the sound of the river rumbling near you but there is a group site there as well. Unfortunately if you are someone looking for peace and quiet I’d keep hiking to Neve or Tricouni. Personally I feel this camp is better for introduction because it is easily accessible to all day hikers passing through.

  • Review photo of Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area by Jen M., August 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area by Jen M., August 27, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area?

Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area is located at 1614 feet.

Does Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Thunder Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.