Campground

Purple Point Campground

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Lat:48.3131

Lng:-120.6581

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Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

Located at the head of Lake Chelan, Purple Point Campground is a ten-minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are walk-in sites for small to medium-sized tents and are first-come, first-served. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.

Campsite Details

Reservable0

First Come First Serve

6

Total Sites6

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only6

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To6

Other0

Operating Hours

Purple Point Campground is open year-round with vault toilets. Potable water and garbage service are available from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September but not during the rest of the year.

Weather

The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side of North Cascades National Park. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90s F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind.

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Potable Water

Food Storage Lockers

Directions

There are no roads or car access into Stehekin. Accessible by foot, boat or plane only. Visitors may take a passenger ferry or their own boat, which may be parked at the public docks in Stehekin with the purchase of a federal dock permit. Purple Point Campground is located approximately a ten-minute walk north of Stehekin Landing.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Campfires are allowed within designated fire rings. Downed or dead wood may be collected. Firewood may be available for purchase from a private vendor nearby. Fire bans are common during summer months.

Regulations Overview

Do not feed or tease wildlife - keep your food and other appealing items in your vehicle at all times except when eating/using them. Pets must be on a leash or confined at all times. Tents must not be placed on or impact vegetation. Checkout time is 11:00 am on day of departure. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Camping is limited to no more than 14 days from July 1 to September 1 and no more than 30 days in a calendar year. Campfires in designated campfire rings only. No breaking off of trees or branches for wood.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
No wheelchair accessible sites available.
Internet Information
During peak season, internet vouchers can be purchased and used at the nearby North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin. Speeds are generally slow and bandwidth limited.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No trailers or cars allowed.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No ADA sites available. All sites are walk-in and require access via dirt trail.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground

Additional Information

There is no cell phone service available with any carrier in the area.

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