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![]() Located at the head of Lake Chelan, Purple Point Campground is a ten minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are walk-in sites for small to medium-sized tents. First-come, first-served during the winter; summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane. TOTAL SITES: 6 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 6 Walk to/Boat to: 6 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy 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. Toilet Types
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Weather The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side of North Cascades National Park. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90s 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. Purple Point Campground Peak Season Fees Fee is per site per night, and includes a maximum 8 people (note that some sites can only fit one tent). Fee also includes service charge from Recreation.gov reservation system. $20.00 Purple Point Non-peak Season Fees Purple Point Campground is free and first-come, first-served from mid-September to late May. There is no water or trash services during the non-peak season. Vault toilet available. $0.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Directions There are no roads or car access into Stehekin. Accessible by foot, boat or plane only. Visitors may take a passenger ferry or their own boat, which may be parked at the public docks in Stehekin with the purchase of a federal dock permit. Purple Point Campground is located approximately a ten-minute walk north of Stehekin Landing.Additional Information There is no cell phone service available with any carrier in the area. Internet Additional Information During peak season, internet vouchers can be purchased and used at the nearby North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin. Speeds are generally slow and bandwidth limited. Regulations Do not feed or tease wildlife - keep your food and other appealing items in your vehicle at all times except when eating/using them. Purple Point Campground sites are reservable 2-180 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
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ADA Information - No ADA sites available. All sites are walk-in and require access via dirt trail. Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair accessible sites available. RV & Trailer Information - No trailers or cars allowed. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. |
Last updated: March 8, 2022