Gorge Lake Campground - North Cascades National Park

I personally loved Gorge Lake Campground - North Cascades National Park! This small 8 campsite campground is close to many of the park's attractions, has a creek, and is absolutely beautiful! I could spend a weekend alone just sitting next to a fire and listen to the running water in the creek and come back home rejuvenated! 

One thing to keep in mind is that the campgrounds in North Cascades National Park fill up early, typically before noon and especially on the weekends and summer. If you can, plan ahead and make a reservation to guarantee that you will have a spot. 

Gorge Lake Campground - North Cascades National Park

The Gorge Lake Campground is located right off the beautiful North Cascades Highway! It is also centrally located to many of the park's attractions including George Creek Falls, the North Cascades Visitor Center, Diablo Lake, Ross Lake, and several of the park's most popular hiking trails.  

Normally I do not like staying at a campground near a busy roadway simply because of the road noise but here you have the noise of the water coming down Stetattle Creek that washes out the road noise. 

Number of Sites: 8 sites

Location in the park: Located just outside the town of Diablo, north of SR 20 at mile post 126. 20 miles (32 km) east of Marblemount, 67 miles (108 km) west of Winthrop.

Campsite Cost: $20/night for reservations

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

The campground has a Boat Launch.

Check out all of the North Cascades NP Camping options. 

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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. 

 

Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? www.recreation.gov

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

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: No, Dump Stations are available at Newhalem Campground and Colonial Creek Campground.

Bear Boxes: yes

Flush Toilets: No

Payphone: No

Firewood: Firewood is available outside of the park. Gathering firewood is prohibited. 

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

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

Amenities at each campsite: 

Restrooms: Vault toilets. 

Showers: No

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water? No, You will need to bring your own water

RV Camping at Gorge Lake Campground

RV Length: Most sites have a maximum length of 25 feet. Site 7 has a maximum length of 76 feet

Generators:  8 am to 8 pm 

How to get to Campground

Located just outside the town of Diablo, north of SR 20 at milepost 126. 20 miles (32 km) east of Marblemount, 67 miles (108 km) west of Winthrop.

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8 people, 3 tents and 2 vehicles limit per campsite.

The number of cars per campsite: 2

Checkout time: 12 pm 

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

 

Campground Map

National Park Sites near North Cascades National Park

San Juan Island National Historic Site

Minidoka National Historic Site (Washington and Idaho) 

Olympic National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Make sure to check out all of Washington's National Parks, Oregon National Parks, and Idaho National Parks. 

Photos of Gorge Lake Campground