North Cascades, Washington
Looking for the best camping in North Cascades? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around North Cascades. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near North Cascades
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Manning Park, British Columbia
Hike to Mt. Frosty, EC Manning Provincial Park
14.2 mi / 5433.1 ft gainThe larch meadows on the approach to Mt. Frosty are known for 2 things: 1. Wild flowers during the summer and 2. Larches during the autumn.The trail climbs up the south end of Lightning Lake; it is well groomed and graded all the way up. The steepest section is the climb out of Lightning Lakes – ...Read more -
Manning Park, British Columbia
Backpack the Heather Trail, BC
24.9 mi / 1138.5 ft gainThis hike begins in the middle of Manning Park, with a drive up to the trail-head. This means you get all the benefits of alpine views and fields of wildflowers in the summer months, without hiking the elevation gain. Manning Park is on the Crowsnest Highway (BC-3). Across the highway from the ...Read more -
Chelan County, Washington
Camp at Snowy Lakes
22 mi / 3550 ft gainTake Hwy 20 to Rainy Pass, and park at the trailhead on the east side of the highway. Begin on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), heading towards Cutthroat Pass.The trail winds it's way towards the pass at a gentle grade over 5 miles. As the trail ascends, you'll leave the forest behind as you enter ...Read more -
Pacific Crest Trail, Washington
Summit Black Peak
5.010 mi / 4400 ft gainStarting at the Heather-Maple Pass Loop Trailhead, jump onto the trail that will take you counter-clockwise along the loop. After about 1.25 miles, you will come to a split in the trail, take the right path and continue for just under a mile until you reach Heather Pass. Off to the right there ar...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Heather-Maple Pass Loop
5.07.5 mi / 2185 ft gainNote to any hikers taking on this trail, this is a non-repeating trail meaning it goes in a big loop. The trailhead has 2 trail points of entrance. To the right (the pathway that is not paved) is the counter-clockwise route, a little less steep and more scenic at the start. To the left, the trail...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Hike to Cutthroat Pass
11 mi / 2300 ft gainLooking for a distinctive high-country hike just east of the pass? Cutthroat Pass is a hearty day hike perfect for gaining elevation and views with every step. It's even more dynamic as a point-to-point, exiting via the Pacific Crest Trail if you have two vehicles. Also great for a one-night back...Read more -
Hope, British Columbia
Cycle the Kettle Valley Rail-Trail
4.0Top 10 Areas of Interest - from West to East (1) Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park(2) Red Ochre cliffs in the Tulameen(3) Trout Creek Trestle & The Kettle Valley Steam Train(4) Penticton's Munson Mountain & the Naramata Bench(5) The Little & Big Tunnel above Naramata(6) Myra-Bellevue ...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Ski Washington Pass
Because the North Cascades highway usually closes from November to May due to heavy snow and huge slides that bury the road, few people expend the energy to get there, meaning it's one of the only places where fresh tracks are almost guaranteed through the winter and early spring.To start, you'll...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Hike Abernathy Peak
9 mi / 5100 ft gainAbernathy Peak is one of the shortest and easiest peak on the Bulger List, as it's just a walk-up covering around 9 miles and 5100 feet in gain. The trail to starts at the Twisp River Trail, but a few paces after the trailhead, the trail splits and you head left for Scatter Lake. The next 3.5 mi...Read more -
Granite Falls, Washington
North Lake via Independence Lake
5.56 mi / 2431 ft gainNorth Lake is everything you could want in a subalpine lake: emerald green hues, cold, clear water, lots of brook trout and far from cell-phone reception. This backpack is perfect when the weather gets hot and sunny, though it does reside in what is known as “the wettest section of the Cascades,...Read more -
Bellingham, Washington
Hike to Pine & Cedar Lakes
5.05 mi / 1400 ft gainThese two quaint lakes in the Chuckanuts are a must-do for people looking for a day hike, short camping trip or steep trail run in the Bellingham area. Starting at the trailhead off of Old Samish Road, one begins the 2 mile ascent to the two lakes. The first 1,400ft climb has its fair share of up...Read more -
Bow, Washington
North Butte via Chuckanut Trail
1.07.71 mi / 2047 ft gainThe HikeThe hike there isn't short, has several steep sections, and ends at the top of the mountain. There are cliff warnings at the top, so be careful as you explore the view! The steepest portions are at the beginning and right at the end. The trail is very well maintained (because it is so pop...Read more