Gorge Lake Campground

Gorge Lake Campground is located on the bank of Gorge Lake, next to the cascading Stetattle Creek and is a primitive camp with no water. First-come, first-served during the winter. Summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Nearby recreational opportunities include a boat launch on Gorge Lake, fishing, and hiking trails.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Reservations are required during the peak season for all campgrounds from late May through early September of each year. Campsite reservations are available 6 months in advance. Campsites can be reserved online or over the phone. To reserve campsites over the phone, call recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777. For changes to reservations contact the park at 360-854-7301.

Food storage lockers

Yes - year round

Toilets

Vault Toilets - year round

Trash & recycling

Yes - seasonal

Amphitheater

No

Camp store

No

Cell reception

No

Drinking water

No water

Dump station

No

Firewood for sale

No

Host on site

No

Ice for sale

No

Internet

No

Laundry

No

Showers

None

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

RVs

Allowed · up to 30 ft

Trailers

Allowed · up to 20 ft

Access roads

Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

Classification

Limited Development Campground

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

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

The best weather for visiting the North Cascades generally occurs between mid-June and late September. Summer daytime temperatures average in the 70s F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind. The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90s F.

Campsites are considered occupied only when fee has been paid. Payment must be paid within 24 hours of leaving the campsite or reaching cell service. Sites may not be reserved for others. Maximum of two vehicles, eight people and three tents per site. Vehicles and tents must not be placed on or impact vegetation. Check-in time is 2 pm on day of arrival. Checkout time is 12 pm on day of departure. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Generator hours are from 8 am to 8 pm. Camping is limited to no more than 14 days from July 1 to September 1 and no more than 30 days in a calendar year. Do not feed or tease wildlife - keep your food and other appealing items in your vehicle or bear box at all times except when eating or using them. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or confined at all times. Fires are only permitted in designated fire grates and must be attended at all times. Firewood collecting is prohibited; please purchase firewood from a local vendor.

Gorge Lake Campground is on the bank of Gorge Lake, next to a cascading creek. It is a small campground; the sites are close together and they all have views of the Lake.

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