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Colonial Creek South Campground

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100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Sep·95 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at Colonial Creek South Campground

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jul–Sep). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 155

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 157

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 073

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Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 075

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Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 072

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 088

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Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 066

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Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 070

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 089

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 068

Top pick

Tied for most booked · 31 of 95 sites

Walk-In · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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About this park

Colonial Creek South Campground is surrounded by a forest of western redcedar, western hemlock, Douglas-fir, red huckleberries, and other native vegetation. The campground has easy access to Diablo Lake for recreating.

Recreation
Campers can access the Thunder Creek Trailhead from the South Loop. The Thunder Knob Trailhead is on the north loop across State Route 20. Fishing is allowed in Diablo Lake with a Washington State Fishing license, the nearest location to purchase a license is in the town of Marblemount, WA. Follow Washington State Fishing Regulations when recreating. Black bears are active in this campground and the surrounding trails. Be aware of your surroundings while hiking, picnicking, and camping. Use the provided bear boxes in your campsite to store coolers, cookware, and other odorants when not in use. If you encounter a bear around the campground or on a trail, inform campground staff or go to the North Cascades Visitor Center and fill out a bear report.

Nearby
Traveling west on State Route 20: The North Cascades Visitor Center is 11 miles (18 km) west on State Route 20 from Colonial Creek South Campground, operating seasonally, typically from May to September. Campers can find the passport stamps, exhibits, park film, park store, and much more. Traveling east on State Route 20: Diablo Lake Overlook is 1.5 miles (2 km) east on State Route 20. the turquoise lake can be viewed safely from this area and there is ample day use parking and vault toilets. Ross Lake Overlook is 5 miles (8 km) east on State Route 20, this is a less developed vista point. There are two pull off areas with interpretive way sides and with views of the Ross Dam and Ross Lake.