Purple Point Campground
Open first-come, first-served and free of charge for the 2026 summer season. Potable water and vault toilets available. Due to December 2025 flood damage to the wastewater treatment facility, North Cascades Lodge services (lodging, food, showers, laundry, retail, fuel) are unavailable at Stehekin Landing. As of March 2026, the campground is managed by Guest Services, Inc. and reservations are no longer available through Recreation.gov.
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.
From Recreation.gov
As of March 1 2026, Purple Point and Lakeview Campgrounds at Stehekin Landing are managed by park concessions Guest Services, Inc and reservations are not available through Recreation.gov.
About
Purple Point Campground is one of three frontcountry campgrounds in the Stehekin Valley at the northern end of Lake Chelan. The six walk-in tent sites are situated near the lake, approximately a ten-minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. Most sites are located close to the paved road. The campground provides vault toilets year-round, with flush toilets and potable water available seasonally. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and bear-resistant food lockers are provided for mandatory food storage. Stehekin is a remote community with no road connections to the outside world. Visitors must arrive by foot (via long-distance trails), passenger ferry from Chelan, private boat, or floatplane. The Lady of the Lake ferry provides year-round service from Chelan. Hikers can access several trails near the campground, including the Imus Trail, Purple Creek Trail, and Lakeshore Trail. The Stehekin Valley Road extends further up-valley, where additional trails lead into North Cascades National Park backcountry. A free seasonal shuttle bus provides transportation up the valley. Nearby attractions include Rainbow Falls, a 312-foot waterfall along the Stehekin Valley Road, and the historic Buckner Orchard where visitors can pick apples in autumn. Lake Chelan offers swimming, fishing, and boating, though water temperatures hover around 45°F. Black bears inhabit the area, so proper food storage is required at all times.
Directions
No roads connect Stehekin to the rest of Washington. Access is by foot, boat, or floatplane only. Most visitors take the Lady of the Lake passenger ferry from the town of Chelan. Purple Point Campground is a ten-minute walk north from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing along a paved road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| noca_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 699-2080 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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