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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/harlequin-campground to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Stehekin, WA, WA★ 4.7 (11 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Showers

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Harlequin Campground cost per night?+
Harlequin Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Harlequin Campground open?+
Harlequin Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Harlequin Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Harlequin Campground?+
Harlequin Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Harlequin Campground?+
Harlequin Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Harlequin Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Harlequin Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Harlequin Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Harlequin Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.7 (11)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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