Purple Point Campground

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.

DESCRIPTION

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.

RESERVABLE CAMP SPOTS:

6

FIRST COME FIRST SERVED:

0

WEATHER INFO

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.

RESERVATIONS INFO

Purple Point Campground sites are reservable 2-180 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.