Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)

North Cascades National Park — lakeside, hiking

Location: Stehekin, WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (35 reviews)

Season: May through October

As of March 1 2026, Purple Point and Lakeview Campgrounds at Stehekin Landing are managed by park concessions Guest Services, Inc. Camping in Stehekin - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers

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

Small, quiet federal campground with 9 tent sites offering shade and picnic tables in Stehekin, WA. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, and fire rings at $20/night.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area. Also mule deer, black bears, Canada geese, and various duck species.

Insider tips for Lakeview Campground (Stehekin): Book early — federal campground fills quickly during season. No hookups available at sites; plan accordingly for tent camping. Day use area with good vantage point and shade per camper review.

Skip Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) if: You need RV hookups — none available.. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal closure.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 sites total..

Best time to visit Lakeview Campground (Stehekin): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Purple Point Campground (Stehekin, WA), Harlequin Campground (Stehekin, WA), Twisp River Horse Camp (WA), Mystery (Twisp, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)

Cell signal at Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) (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★ 4.3 (35 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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As of March 1 2026, Purple Point and Lakeview Campgrounds at Stehekin Landing are managed by park concessions Guest Services, Inc. Camping in Stehekin - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan.

Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:Tent
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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
CampfiresNot permitted
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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 — none available.✕ You need camping outside May-October — seasonal closure.✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 sites total.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills quickly during season.

No hookups available at sites; plan accordingly for tent camping.

Day use area with good vantage point and shade per camper review.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area. Also mule deer, black bears, Canada geese, and various duck species.

Location

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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) cost per night?+
Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) open?+
Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)?+
Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)?+
Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) 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 Lakeview Campground (Stehekin)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) open, and what are check-in times?+
Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Lakeview Campground Official Website
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.3 (35)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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