Basin Lake
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Basin Lake.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Basin Lake.
- No toilets here — come prepared and pack out waste (Leave No Trace).
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Basin Lake sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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Norse Peak is a mountain in the Cascade Range of Washington state at an elevation of 6,856 feet (2,090 m) or 6,858 feet (2,090 m). It lies on the border between Pierce and Yakima counties east of Mount Rainier National Park. From the summit, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Stuart, Glacier Peak, the North Cascades, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Range can be seen on a clear day. The Crystal Mountai

defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park

mountain pass in Yakima County, Washington, United States
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The William O. Douglas Wilderness is a designated wilderness in Central Washington. It includes 169,081 acres (68,425 ha) located between the U.S. Route 12 and State Route 410 and is jointly administered by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It shares a boundary with the Mount Rainier National Park on the west; Norse Peak Wilderness lies to the north, G
Norse Peak Wilderness is a 52,315-acre (21,171 ha) designated wilderness area located in central Washington in the United States. It protects the portion of the Cascade Range north of Chinook Pass, south of Naches Pass, and east of Mount Rainier National Park. It is bordered by the William O. Douglas Wilderness to the south. The wilderness is named for Norse Peak, a prominent peak which overlooks
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
🍽️ Food & drink
- Snorting Elk Cellar
- Brew 62 Cafe
- Alpine Inn Restaurant
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
Weather
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Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Basin Lake.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Basin Lake.
Are there toilets at Basin Lake?
No, there are no toilets on site.
Who runs Basin Lake?
Basin Lake is operated by USFS.
Reviews
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Basin Lake.
- Crystal Mountain RV Camping
- Lodgepole Campground · United States Forest Service
- Crow Creek Camping Area
- Upper Crystal Lake Camp · National Park Service
- Crow Creek Lake Camping Area
- Lower Crystal Lake Camp · National Park Service