Established Camping
Harlequin Campground — Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Stehekinarea is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your tripfor outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flowareas.Post Fire Safety
Harlequin Campground is located near Marblemount in the North Cascades National Park. The terrain features dense forests and rugged mountain landscapes. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer and explore nearby attractions like Lake Chelan and the Cascade Pass Trail.
Description
National Park Service
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Overview
Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley. Harlequin Camp is located along the Stehekin River, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from Stehekin Landing and approximately 6.5 miles from High Bridge. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.__There is some shared parking at the campground for a limited number of vehicles but all sites are considered walk-in.
Recreation
Visitors can access several trails from the campground area, such as the Stehekin River Trail, Company Creek Trail, and Rainbow Loop. Many of these trails also lead to other backcountry trails and the opportunity for longer wilderness backpacks. A backcountry permit is required for overnight stays in the backcountry. Other trails along the Stehekin Valley Road can be reached by foot, bike, or shuttle bus. Visitors can boat, fish, and swim (although the water is a chilly 45 degrees) in Lake Chelan or the Stehekin River. Bears do inhabit the area, so care should be taken when hiking, picnicking, or camping.
Facilities
Harlequin has pit toilets and garbage containers, though all trash must be eventually barged downlake and visitors are encouraged to pack out everything they pack in. The campground has no running water; plan on boiling or filtering water from the Stehekin River or bringing what you need. Each campsite offers a picnic table and fires are allowed in designated fire pits. Most sites are large, with space to arrange multiple tents (no specific tent pads). There are no roads or car access into Stehekin. Accessible by foot, boat or plane only. Visitors may take a passenger ferry or their own boat, which may be parked at the public docks in Stehekin with the purchase of a federal dock permit. (4.5 miles from Harlequin). At the Stehekin Landing area, the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin has a small store with very limited groceries and a restaurant. Public showers and laundry facilities are located near the Landing, but not in the campground.
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.
Location
Harlequin Campground — Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
There are no roads that connect Stehekin to the rest of Washington. Access is via foot, boat, or plane.\_\_Head north on Stehekin Valley Road from the Landing approximately 4.5 miles and turn left at the large Harlequin Bridge. The campground is the first left after crossing the river.
Coordinates
48.347744 N
120.713821 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Wenatchee
- 4 hrs 39 min from Seattle
- 5 hrs 27 min from Mount Vernon
- 5 hrs 50 min from Bellingham