Lake Chelan / Campgrounds

Cascade Creek Campground

Small hike-in campground along the Lakeshore Trail with lake views, creek access, a picnic table, fire pit, and pit toilet.

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Overview

Cascade Creek Campground is a small hike-in campground on the north shore of Lake Chelan along the Lakeshore Trail, roughly 5 miles up-lake from Prince Creek. It is a common overnight stop for backpackers traveling between Prince Creek and Stehekin, so it can fill up even though it feels remote. The campground sits beside the lake, with Cascade Creek running directly through camp and mountain-and-water views from the shore.

The main camping area has space for a handful of tents near the picnic table and fire pit. There are also a few other level spots nearby that may work for small tents, but capacity is limited and the campground is first-come, first-served. If you are hiking the Lakeshore Trail, it is worth having Meadow Creek Shelter in mind as a backup in case Cascade Creek is already full.

Although the campground is on Lake Chelan and has remnants of an old dock, it is not considered a boat-in campground. The site has a pit toilet reached by crossing Cascade Creek on a log bridge. The toilet has excellent open views over the lake and no surrounding walls, but it is set well away from the trail and the rest of the campground.

Hike-in

Access

Main Site

Reservations

Yes

Toilet

Fit Snapshot

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At a glance

Key facts

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Lakeshore Trail backpackersSmall tentsOne-night stopsLake views

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Guaranteed spaceBoat-in dock accessPrivacy at the toiletPotable water

forest Camping style Small hike-in lakeshore campground

groups Crowds Can fill with Lakeshore Trail hikers

route Access Hike-in via the Lakeshore Trail

rv_hookup RV suitability No RV access

nights_stay Stay length Best for 1 night

Fit indicators

Out of 10

Family Friendly

3/10

Quiet & Secluded

7/10

Scenic Views

9/10

Lake Access

9/10

Hiking Access

10/10

RV Friendly

1/10

Beginner Friendly

4/10

info Subjective ratings based on Rob's visits — not a substitute for your own homework.

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Campground Photos

Main tent area at Cascade Creek Campground — Main camping area

Picnic table and fire pit at Cascade Creek Campground — Picnic table and fire pit

Small level tent spot at Cascade Creek Campground — Additional level tent spot

Cascade Creek running through the campground — Cascade Creek

Open-air pit toilet overlooking Lake Chelan — Pit toilet with lake views

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Things to Know

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Cascade Creek Campground is reached from the Lakeshore Trail, about 5 miles up-lake from Prince Creek. It should be planned as a backpacking stop, not a boat-in campground.

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No reservations are accepted, and the campground is a common stop on the Lakeshore Trail. If the tent spots are already taken, Meadow Creek Shelter is a useful backup plan.

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There is no potable water. Treat or filter water from Cascade Creek or Lake Chelan before drinking.

The pit toilet has no surrounding walls and looks out over the lake. It is well out of sight of the trail and campground, but the setup is more exposed than a typical backcountry toilet.

sailing

There are remnants of an old dock near the campground, but Cascade Creek is not considered a boat-in campground.

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Meadow Creek Shelter	Yes	No	First-Come	No
Prince Creek Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	Yes
Moore Point Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	Yes
Refrigerator Harbor Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	Yes
Lucerne Campground	Yes	No	First-Come	Yes