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Published: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

Colonial Creek Campground - North Cascades National Park

Colonial Creek Campground is located on Diablo Lake right on State Route 20 (The North Cascades Highway) in North Cascades National Park.

Diablo Lake, along with Ross Lake are two absolutely breathtaking lakes (actually reservoirs) in Washington State and will be without a doubt a place you will show photos of to all of your friends. Then you will tell everyone about the incredible scenery of the North Cascades Highway and the charming towns of Winthrop and Twisp. 

Colonial Creek Campground - North Cascades National Park

Colonial Creek is broken down into two sections; the Colonial Creek North Campground and the Colonial Creek South Campground. 

The North Campground has 41 campsites and has access to Thunder Knob Trail; a 3.6-mile roundtrip moderate hike/ There is approx. 425-foot elevation gain on this hike and gives incredible views of Diablo Lake. 

The South campground has 96 campsites, 19 are tent only, 19 walk-in sites, and 1 group site. 

Here you will also locate the trailer dump, boat launch, fishing pier, fish cleaning station, amphitheater, and parking for two hiking trails; Thunder Creek Trail and Thunder Woods Nature Trail. 

Number of Sites: South Loop - 96 sites, North Loop - 41 sites

Location in the park: Located off of SR 20 at milepost 130. 25 miles (40 km) east of Marblemount, 63 miles (101 km) west of Winthrop.

Campsite Cost: $24/night for reservations

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $ 12

Payments accepted: Cash and Check only, No Canadian accepted

Reservations: Yes, Reserve sites 3-180 days in advance online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.

                                                    Campsite #14 

Latitude/Longitude: 

Latitude

48° 41' 22.4902" N

Longitude

121° 5' 45.8200" W

Accessible Sites: Yes 

Pets Allowed:

Pets must be on a maximum 6-foot leash in the campground.

Pick up waste after your pet and put it in a receptacle.

Do not leave pets unattended.

Pets are not allowed on trails in North Cascades National Park.

Pets are allowed on trails Pets are allowed on trails in Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the PCT. 

Campsite 20 

Colonial Creek Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reserve sites 3-180 days in advance

Are there any First-Come, first-served campsites available? Yes. 

Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis when the campsite placard reads "OPEN". A First-come, first-served group must leave a site when a reservation is scheduled to arrive. 

For First-come, first-served sites first select a site and leave something to show occupancy. Then return to register. Go back and clip the registration tag on the post in the campsite and set up camp. 

Check out our complete North Cascades Camping Guide

                                                       Campsite #26 

Colonial Creek Campground Amenities

Dump Station: Yes

Bear Boxes: Yes

Flush Toilets: Yes

Showers: No 

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No 

Is camp host available on site? Yes, seasonally

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available outside of the park. 

Amenities at each campsite: 

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water/ Drinking Water? Yes, seasonally

                                                            Campsite #27 

RV Camping at Colonial Creek Campground

RV Length: This campground is not large RV-friendly. Large RVs can better be accommodated in Newhalem Creek Campground sites.

Generators:  8 am to 8 pm 

How to get to Campground

Located off of SR 20 at milepost 130. 25 miles (40 km) east of Marblemount, 63 miles (101 km) west of Winthrop.

                                                Campsite 30 

 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people at a campsite: 8

The number of cars per campsite: 2

Checkout time: 12 p.m.

Quiet Hours: 10 p.m.- 6 a.m.

Generator Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Colonial Creek Campground Map

                                          Colonial Creek Campground Map

 

National Park Sites near North Cascades National Park

San Juan Island National Historical Site

Olympic National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Check out all of the National Parks in Washington along with neighboring National Parks in Idaho, National Parks in Oregon, Hawaii National Parks, and Alaska National Parks

Additional Photos of Campground 

                             Campsite 80 

 

                                    Campsite 83 

 

                                Campsite #88 

 

                                                        Campsite #111 

 

                                                            Campsite #113 

 

                                                       Campsite #114 

 

                                                      Campsite #123 

 

                                                        Campsite #124 

 

                                                           Campsite #149 

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