Hozomeen Campground is located at the north end of Ross Lake and is open from
late May through October. There is no camping fee, and all sites are first-
come, first-served. Facilities include boat launches, pit toilets, potable
water, picnic tables and fire grates. Guests must pack-out all trash.
Campsites located in the Upper Loop are closed until further notice due to
hazard trees.

Hozomeen Campground is located at the north end of Ross Lake and is open from late May through October. There is no camping fee, and all sites are first-come, first-served. Facilities include boat launches, pit toilets, potable water, picnic tables and fire grates. Guests must pack-out all trash.

Campsites located in the Upper Loop are closed until further notice due to hazard trees.

Hozomeen Campground

## Overview

Gorge Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with 8 sites. The
campground is set on a steep bank overlooking Gorge Lake. The sites are small
and do not accommodate large RVs or trailers. There is an accessible boat ramp
at the lower end of the campground.

## Recreation

The campground has an accessible boat launch and small dock. This boat launch
is not recommended for large powerboats. Ideal for canoes, kayaks, paddle
boards, and small power boats. Practice boating  safety while on the water.

Fishing is allowed in Gorge Lake with a Washington State Fishing license. The
nearest location to purchase a license is in the town of Marblemount, WA.
Follow Washington State Fishing Regulations when recreating.

Hiking and other recreation opportunities can be found across the park.

Black bears are active in this campground and the surrounding trails. Be aware
of your surroundings while hiking, picnicking, and camping. Use the provided
bear boxes in your campsite to store coolers, cookware, and other odorants
when not in use. If you encounter a bear around the campground or on a trail,
inform campground staff or go to the North Cascades Visitor Center and fill
out a bear report.

## Facilities

Primitive camp with no water or services. Bring water and pack out all trash.
Vault toilets. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside
the park.

Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and some sites have tent
pads.

## Natural Features

Gorge Lake Campground is a minimally forested campground with surrounding
views of the Gorge Lake. At an elevation of 900’ this campground experiences
bouts of powerful winds from the Fraser Valley Outflow.

## Nearby Attractions

Traveling west on State Route 20:

The North Cascades Visitor Center is 7.5 miles (12 km) west on State Route 20
from Gorge Lake Campground, operating seasonally, typically from May to
September. Campers can find the passport stamps, exhibits, park film, park
store, and much more.

Traveling east on State Route 20:

Diablo Lake Overlook is 6.5 miles (10 km) east on State Route 20. There is
ample day use parking and vault toilets.

Ross Lake Overlook is 10 miles (16 km) east on State Route 20, this is a less
developed vista point. There are two pull off areas with interpretive way
sides and with views of the Ross Dam and the Ross Lake.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gorge Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with 8 sites. The campground is set on a steep bank overlooking Gorge Lake. The sites are small and do not accommodate large RVs or trailers. There is an accessible boat ramp at the lower end of the campground.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground has an accessible boat launch and small dock. This boat launch is not recommended for large powerboats. Ideal for canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and small power boats. Practice <a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/boating-and-fishing.htm" rel="nofollow">boating </a> safety while on the water.  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/fishing.htm" rel="nofollow">Fishing</a>  is allowed in Gorge Lake with a Washington State Fishing license. The nearest location to purchase a license is in the town of Marblemount, WA. Follow Washington State Fishing Regulations when recreating.  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/hiking.htm" rel="nofollow">Hiking</a>  and other recreation opportunities can be found across the park.  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/learn/nature/bear-safety.htm" rel="nofollow">Black bears</a> are active in this campground and the surrounding trails. Be aware of your surroundings while hiking, picnicking, and camping. Use the provided bear boxes in your campsite to store coolers, cookware, and other odorants when not in use. If you encounter a bear around the campground or on a trail, inform campground staff or go to the North Cascades Visitor Center and fill out a bear report. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Primitive camp with no water or services. Bring water and pack out all trash. Vault toilets. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. </p>

<p>Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and some sites have tent pads. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Gorge Lake Campground is a minimally forested campground with surrounding views of the Gorge Lake. At an elevation of 900’ this campground experiences bouts of powerful winds from the Fraser Valley Outflow.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Traveling west on State Route 20: </p>
<p>The North Cascades Visitor Center is 7.5 miles (12 km) west on State Route 20 from Gorge Lake Campground, operating seasonally, typically from May to September. Campers can find the passport stamps, exhibits, park film, park store, and much more.   </p>
<p>Traveling east on State Route 20: </p>
<p>Diablo Lake Overlook is 6.5 miles (10 km) east on State Route 20. There is ample day use parking and vault toilets.   </p>
<p>Ross Lake Overlook is 10 miles (16 km) east on State Route 20, this is a less developed vista point. There are two pull off areas with interpretive way sides and with views of the Ross Dam and the Ross Lake.  </p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.

Sunny campsite near the lake containing a bear box, picnic table, and campfire ring.

Gravel road loop at Gorge Lake Campground

Gravel road lined by tall trees at entrance to Gorge Lake Campground

Amenities at Gorge Lake Campground include vault toilets, recycling and trash collection.

Vault toilets, recycling and trash collection at Gorge Lake Campground

Gorge Lake Campground

Effective Monday, June 29, 2026, campfires or the ignition of wood,
briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are
banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This
applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills. Propane fire
pits are not allowed during the ban.

<p>Effective Monday, June 29, 2026, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills. Propane fire pits are not allowed during the ban.</p>

Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover
communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the
east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to
cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the
Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

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