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Colonial Creek North Campground

North Cascades National Park, Washington

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It is off-season. Colonial Creek North Campground is closed until May 21, 2027

National Park Service closes this campground on September 15, 2026 and reopens it on May 21, 2027.

ClosedSeptember 15, 2026 – May 21, 2027

OpenReopens May 21, 2027

National Park Service says: “Winter Colonial Creek North Campground”

As of September 2026, Colonial Creek North Campground is a campground in North Cascades National Park, Washington with 31 campsites. Colonial Creek North Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Colonial Creek North Campground is located at 48.6910° N, 121.1010° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Colonial Creek North Campground reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 30 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Colonial Creek North Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Colonial Creek North Campground

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Standard 31
Accessible 1
Hookups 30

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Colonial Creek North Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CCNC loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
07	Standard	8	-	-
08	Standard	8	Electric	-
09	Standard	8	Electric	-
14	Standard	8	Electric	-
15	Standard	8	Electric	-
16	Standard	8	Electric	-
17	Standard	8	Electric	-
18	Standard	8	Electric	-
19	Standard	8	Electric	-
20	Standard	8	Electric	-
21	Standard	8	Electric	-
22	Standard	8	Electric	-
23	Standard	8	Electric	-
24	Standard	8	Electric	-
26	Standard	8	Electric	-
27	Standard	8	Electric	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
28	Standard	8	Electric	-
29	Standard	8	Electric	-
30	Standard	8	Electric	Accessible
31	Standard	8	Electric	-
32	Standard	8	Electric	-
33	Standard	8	Electric	-
35	Standard	8	Electric	-
36	Standard	8	Electric	-
37	Standard	8	Electric	-
38	Standard	8	Electric	-
39	Standard	8	Electric	-
40	Standard	8	Electric	-
41	Standard	8	Electric	-
42	Standard	8	Electric	-
43	Standard	8	Electric	-

About Colonial Creek North Campground

Overview

Colonial Creek North Campground requires reservations during the peak season, from late May through early September of each year.

Important changes to booking windows: To better serve visitors, Colonial Creek North Campground will release campsites in two staggered block releases. These block releases will be 6 months in advance and 7 days in advance.

Campsites #1 - #35 are available for reservations 6 months in advance.
Campsites #36 - #43 are available for reservations 7 days in advance.

Any sites not reserved during the peak season are available same-day as first-come, first-served for 1 night only and can only be claimed in person at the campground.

Colonial Creek North Campground may be open as first-come, first-served after the peak season until the campground closes for the year, typically in mid to late September.

The campground is remote, yet bustling and is nestled in old-growth forest. Located on the north side of State Route 20 near milepost 130, there are 37 campsites that are surrounded by forest and located on Diablo Lake.

Colonial Creek North Campground can accommodate a variety of camping, whether it’s drive-in camping, or walk-in tent camping. The campsites vary in size from small to medium. Most of the campsites do not accommodate large trailers or RVs.

Recreation

Campers can access several trails from within the facility, such as Thunder Knob Trail located in the North Loop and Thunder Creek Trail from the South Loop.

Fishing is allowed in Diablo Lake with a Washington State Fishing license, the closest location to purchase a license in the town of Marblemount, WA. Follow Washington State Fishing Regulations when recreating.

Black bears are active in this campground and the surrounding trails. Be aware of your surroundings while hiking, picnicking, and camping. Use the provided bear boxes in your campsite to store coolers, cookware, and other odorants when not in use. If you encounter a bear around the campground or on a trail, inform campground staff or go to the North Cascades Visitor Center and fill out a bear report.

Facilities

The campground is located on the northern side of State Route 20. The entire facility offers drinking water, flush toilets, garbage and recycling, and some paved parking spaces, but most sites have uneven gravel parking. Each campsite offers a picnic table, bear box, and campfire ring. An RV dump station is located in the South Loop.

Natural Features

Colonial Creek North Campground is forested with western redcedar, western hemlock, Douglas-fir, red huckleberries, and other native vegetation. The campground has easy access to Diablo Lake for recreating.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.

Nearby Attractions

Traveling west on State Route 20:

The North Cascades Visitor Center is 11 miles (18 km) west on State Route 20 from Colonial Creek North Campground, operating seasonally, typically from May to September. Campers can find the passport stamps, exhibit, park film, park store, and much more.

Traveling east on State Route 20:

Diablo Lake Overlook is 1.5 miles (2 km) east on State Route 20, the turquoise lake can be viewed safely from this area and there is ample day use parking and vault toilets.

Ross Lake Overlook is 5 miles (8 km) east on State Route 20, this is a less developed vista point. There are two pull off areas with interpretive displays and with views of the Ross Dam and Ross Lake.

Rules and notices at Colonial Creek North Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Colonial Creek North Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This campground is located within a hydroelectric project. A warning system is in place to notify campers of high water. See entrance area or campground staff for specific information upon arrival.

Wildlife frequents the area. All food must be stored in animal-resistant food lockers or hard-sided vehicles until use.

There are no shower facilities or electrical hookups available.

Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.

Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a walk-up basis. For more information on camping in the North Cascades visit, www.nps.gov/noca .

No Show Policy : If you do not arrive at a campground or cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it to make spaces available for others. You can contact the park at 360-854-7301 to assist with changes for a reservation or to notify about a late arrival.

Refund Policy

Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.

Fees : Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.

Debit or Credit Card Purchases : Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check.

Check or Cash Purchases : Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile.

Emergency Closures : In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.

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Colonial Creek North Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Colonial Creek North Campground?

Colonial Creek North Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Colonial Creek North Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Colonial Creek North Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Colonial Creek North Campground have?

Colonial Creek North Campground has 31 campsites.