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.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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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