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Camping, RVs and lodging in North Cascades

Where to stay in North Cascades National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

The park service lists 10 campgrounds with 364 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Newhalem Creek Campground 107 Reservable $24 Yes, up to 50 ft dump station, water, cell signal
Colonial Creek South Campground 93 Reservable $24 Yes, up to 36 ft dump station, water
[Hozomeen Campground]() 75 First come n/a Yes water
Colonial Creek North Campground 38 Reservable $24 Yes, up to 25 ft water
Goodell Creek Campground 19 Reservable $20 Yes, up to 20 ft water, cell signal
[Lakeview Campground]() 9 First come n/a No water
Gorge Lake Campground 8 Reservable $20 Yes, up to 30 ft none listed
Harlequin Campground 7 Both $20 No none listed
Purple Point Campground 6 First come n/a No water
Lower Goodell Group Campground 2 Both $75 Yes none listed

RVs and trailers

7 of 10 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 50 feet (Newhalem Creek Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. 2 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

7 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 5 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Newhalem Creek Campground: “Reservations are required during the peak season for all campgrounds from late May through early September of each year. Individual campsite reservations are released in two different booking windows of 6 months in advance or 7 days in advance. Group campsite reservations are released 12 months in a”

Campfires

  • Newhalem Creek Campground: Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park.
  • Colonial Creek South Campground: Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park.
  • Hozomeen Campground: Campfires are allowed within designated fire rings. Downed or dead wood may be collected. Firewood may be available for purchase from a private vendor nearby. Fire bans are common during summer months.
  • Colonial Creek North Campground: Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in North Cascades?
10, with 364 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to North Cascades?
Yes. 7 campgrounds take RVs, up to 50 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in North Cascades?
Yes: North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin.