Harlequin Campground
North Cascades National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Stehekin, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley. Harlequin Camp is located along the Stehekin River, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from Stehekin Landing and approximately 6.5 miles from High Bridge. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing
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Harlequin Campground offers a scenic walk-in experience along the Stehekin River in a remote valley, with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, showers, and excellent fishing opportunities. Campers praise it as an amazing, gorgeous destination with a 4.6/5 rating.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area.
Insider tips for Harlequin Campground: Take the ferry from Lake Chelan to Stehekin Landing, then the blue shuttle to reach the campground Book early—this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand River is full of fish; bring fishing gear Visit the restaurant and bakery at Stehekin Landing before or after your stay
Skip Harlequin Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites. You dislike noise—close proximity to airport creates daytime aircraft and motor noise. You require road vehicle access—only accessible by foot, boat, or plane. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Harlequin Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Purple Point Campground (Stehekin, WA), Twisp River Horse Camp (WA), South Creek (Twisp, WA), Poplar Flat (WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Harlequin Campground
Cell signal at Harlequin Campground (Stehekin, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley. Harlequin Camp is located along the Stehekin River, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from Stehekin Landing and approximately 6.5 miles from High Bridge. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryTake the ferry from Lake Chelan to Stehekin Landing, then the blue shuttle to reach the campground
Book early
this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand
River is full of fish; bring fishing gear
Visit the restaurant and bakery at Stehekin Landing before or after your stay
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
There are no roads that connect Stehekin to the rest of Washington. Access is via foot, boat, or plane. Head north on Stehekin Valley Road from the Landing approximately 4.5 miles and turn left at the large Harlequin Bridge. The campground is the first left after crossing the river.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — North Cascades National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at North Cascades National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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