North Cascades National Park Camping includes four campgrounds along Highway 20 near Diablo lake. There is also one campground that is only accessible via Canada.
North Cascades National Park Camping Guide
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North Cascades NP is Washington is known for having amazing hiking trails, 300 glaciers, and so much more.
One thing to know about North Cascades is the park is co-managed with Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and Ross Lake National Recreation Area by the National Park Service.
Scenic Highway 20, also known as the North Cascades Highway is closed each winter due to snowfall. The road is typically closed from Mid-November to April every year.
North Cascade Camping Reservations
All drive-in campgrounds along State Route 20 are on a reservation system through recreation.gov.
Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sites that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis but they fill quickly especially on the weekends!
Goodell Creek Campground
Location: Located south of State Route 20 at milepost 119. 13 miles (21 km) east of Marblemount, 74 miles (119 km) west of Winthrop.
Number of sites: 19 sites. Campground appropriate for tents and small RVs
Cost per night: $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.
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Campground amenities: Drinking water, garbage service, and vault toilets provided. No hook-ups or showers. Covered picnic shelter. Gathering firewood is prohibited, but firewood can be purchased outside of the park.
RVs allowed?: Yes, Small RVs will fit in this campground
Generator Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Check out our full post with site photos of Goodell Creek Campground.
Newhalem Creek Campground
Location: Located south of SR 20 at milepost 120. 14 miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop just west of the town of Newhalem.
Number of sites: 107 sites
Cost per night: $24/night for reservations
Reservations?: Yes, Reservations accepted for Loops A, B and C. Reserve sites 3-180 days in advance online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.
GPS Coordinates:
Campground amenities: Potable water, garbage, and recycling service, and flush toilets provided. No showers or hook-ups. Fully accessible site available.
RVs allowed?: Yes, Limited sites can accommodate up to 45 ft for large RVs. Driveway lengths for RVs vary (see www.recreation.gov for lengths)
Generator Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Gorge Lake Campground
Location: 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.
Number of sites: 8 sites
Cost per night: $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.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude 48° 42' 56.5663" N Longitude 121° 9' 5.5165" W
Campground amenities: Primitive camp with no water. Bring water. Vault toilets, garbage, and recycling available.
RVs allowed?: Yes, Most sites have a maximum length of 25 feet. Site 7 has a maximum length of 76 feet
Generator Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Colonial Creek Campground
Location: Located off of SR 20 at milepost 130. 25 miles (40 km) east of Marblemount, 63 miles (101 km) west of Winthrop.
Number of sites: South Loop - 93 Sites, North Loop - 42 sites
Cost per night: $24/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.
Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a first-come, first-served basis.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude 48° 41' 22.4902" N Longitude 121° 5' 45.8200" W
Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, garbage, and recycling service, and potable water available. No hook-ups or showers. Fully accessible campsites available. Walk-in campsites are available.
RVs allowed?: Yes, This campground is not large RV-friendly. Large RVs can better be accommodated in Newhalem Creek Campground sites.
Generator Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Hozomeen Campground
Location: Located 40 miles (64 km) south of Hope, B.C. on Silver/Skagit Rd. To reach Hozomeen take the Silver/Skagit Road from Highway #1, Exit 168, 2 mi (3 km) west of Hope, B.C. Travel south for 40 miles (64km) to reach the campground, Ranger Station, and boat launch. The Silver/Skagit Road is maintained but unpaved and often rough, carry a spare tire. For current road conditions refer to the road conditions report.
Hozomeen Campground is not accessible by road from the U.S.
Number of sites: 75 designated sites plus other camping areas.
Cost per night: Free
Reservations?: First Come First Serve
GPS Coordinates: Latitude. 48.9852 N. Longitude. -121.0712 W
Campground amenities: Potable water. Vault Toilets. No gas or services available, all garbage must be packed out.
RVs allowed?: Yes, maximum length 25 feet.
Generator Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Backcountry Camping
The Wilderness Trip Planner Map lists all of the backcountry campsites in the park complex. Boat in campgrounds on Ross Lake and camping near Stehekin offer another camping option.
All backcountry camping requires a backcountry permit.
North Cascade Camping Regulations
- Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.
- Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day (first Monday in September) and to 30 days the rest of the year.
- Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex.
- There is no dispersed camping in the park complex.
- Sites that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis
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