Dolly Varden Campgound — North Cascades National Park

Backcountry access defines Dolly Varden Campground, reachable only by boat, plane, or an extensive hiking route into the Stehekin Valley. The National Park Service manages this established campground within North Cascades National Park, where paid reservations secure spots in one of the more remote car-free camping areas in Washington state.

The campground sits along the valley floor where the Stehekin River system creates a corridor through towering peaks. Campers arrive via the Lake Chelan passenger ferry or charter flights, making this a staging point for deeper wilderness exploration rather than a drive-up destination. Several other camping near North Cascades National Park require similar multi-modal transportation to reach their backcountry locations.