Hozomeen Campground

About

Hozomeen Campground occupies a strikingly remote location at the north end of Ross Lake, surrounded by the rugged peaks of the North Cascades. The campground provides a true backcountry experience with minimal development and no camping fee. All 75 sites are first-come, first-served, with no reservations accepted. Facilities include vault toilets, seasonal potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. Seasonal food storage lockers and an amphitheater are also available. Access to Hozomeen is uniquely challenging. The only vehicle route is via Silver-Skagit Road, a 39-mile gravel road departing Highway 1 just west of Hope, British Columbia (exit 168). The road is graded periodically but washboards and potholes are common. Alternatively, visitors can reach Hozomeen by boat via Ross Lake, with two cement boat ramps generally accessible from mid-June through September. Due to the remote location, there is no trash service; campers must pack out all garbage. The campground is typically open from late May through October. Large mosquito populations are common in late summer. Lake levels vary seasonally, which can affect boat launch accessibility and campsite conditions. The area offers exceptional solitude and access to backcountry trails, though visitors should be prepared for limited services and variable conditions.

Directions

The only vehicle access is via Silver-Skagit Road, a 39-mile gravel road leaving Highway 1 approximately 3 km west of Hope, British Columbia (exit 168). The road is rough with washboards and potholes. Alternatively, access by boat via Ross Lake with cement boat ramps generally accessible mid-June through September.