Purple Point Campground
Open — Open year-round and currently first-come, first-served with no fees from mid-September through late May. No water or trash services available during winter. Vault toilets remain open. Reservations available 2-180 days in advance during peak season from late May through early September at $20 per night.
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and keep river levels near to slightly above minor flood levels. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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 9:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Saturday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near 20.5 feet through Sunday evening. The river is expected to begin to recede and fall below flood stage Sunday evening toward 20.3 feet early Monday morning. The river will remain near 20.3 feet through Monday afternoon. It will then recede further Monday night and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
About
Purple Point Campground is a small, walk-in campground located in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area at the head of Lake Chelan. The campground features 6 tent-only sites positioned along or near a paved road, approximately an 8-minute walk from the Stehekin Landing boat dock. Stehekin is a remote mountain community accessible only by boat, plane, or on foot, with no road connections to the rest of Washington. The campground provides access to several excellent trails including the Imus Trail, Purple Creek Trail, and Lakeshore Trail. Additional trails further up the Stehekin Valley can be reached via foot, bike, or shuttle bus, offering opportunities for extended wilderness backpacking trips. The area is home to black bears, and proper food storage is required. Lake Chelan offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and cold-water swimming. Stehekin Landing has limited services including a small store with basic groceries, a restaurant at the North Cascades Lodge, and public shower and laundry facilities near the landing. The east side of the Cascades enjoys warmer, drier summers than the west side, with summer temperatures reaching the 90s. The campground operates on a reservation system during peak season (late May through early September) and is free and first-come, first-served during the off-season.
Directions
Stehekin is only accessible by boat, plane, or foot with no road connections. Most visitors arrive via passenger ferry on Lake Chelan or private boat (federal dock permit required). The campground is an 8-minute walk north from Stehekin Landing along a paved road.
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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 (509) 699-2080 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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