Purple Point Campground
North Cascades National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Stehekin, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (28 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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/purple-point-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Purple Point offers scenic waterfront camping with excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and drinking water. Google reviewers praise its accessibility, phenomenal lake views, and appeal to hikers seeking a quiet retreat.
Wildlife alert: Black bears, mule deer, northern pacific rattlesnakes, and northern rubber boas documented in area
Insider tips for Purple Point Campground: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly Site 1 has 2 tent spots, good for groups Walk across the street to Purple Point dock for panoramic water views and swimming access
Skip Purple Point Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting November through April — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 6 tent sites total.
Best time to visit Purple Point Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lakeview Campground (Stehekin) (Stehekin, WA), Harlequin Campground (Stehekin, WA), Twisp River Horse Camp (WA), Poplar Flat (WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Purple Point Campground
Cell signal at Purple Point 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly
Site 1 has 2 tent spots, good for groups
Walk across the street to Purple Point dock for panoramic water views and swimming access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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