Harlequin Campground
Open first-come, first-served through early July 2026 at no charge with limited services (no trash collection). Reservations required from early July through early September at $20/night via Recreation.gov. Due to December 2025 flood damage at Stehekin Landing, the North Cascades Lodge is not offering public services this season, including showers, food service, or laundry.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 12:02PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise back above flood stage Saturday morning, and continue rising to a crest of 21.3 feet Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Harlequin Campground lies in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area along the Stehekin River, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from Stehekin Landing. All seven sites are walk-in only with limited shared parking. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, designated fire rings, and animal-resistant food lockers for required food storage. No potable water is available; campers must bring an adequate supply or filter water from the Stehekin River. Stehekin is a remote community with no road access to the outside world. Visitors arrive by passenger ferry on Lake Chelan, float plane, or on foot via wilderness trails. From the campground, hikers can access the Stehekin River Trail, Company Creek Trail, and Rainbow Loop, with connections to longer backcountry routes requiring wilderness permits. Nearby attractions include the 312-foot Rainbow Falls and the historic Buckner Orchard, where visitors can pick apples in autumn. Bears inhabit the area, so proper food storage is mandatory. Late May through June may see high water and potential flooding from spring runoff.
Directions
From Stehekin Landing, head north up Stehekin Valley Road for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Company Creek Road, which crosses the Stehekin River on Harlequin Bridge. The campground turnoff is the first left after crossing the bridge. Stehekin has no road connections; access is by passenger ferry from Chelan, float plane, or on foot.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| noca_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 854-7200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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