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Pelton Basin Camp

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Pelton Peak (2,156 m)
Pelton Peak (2,156 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

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Cascade Pass Trailhead
Cascade Pass TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Cascade Pass (formerly also known as Skagit Pass) is a 5,392-foot (1,643 m) mountain pass over the northern Cascade Range, east of Marblemount, Washington, U.S. Although an important pass, providing the easiest connection from the Cascade River to the head of Lake Chelan, it is now inside North Cascades National Park, and crossed by only a hiking trail. From the west, one reaches it by hiking an e

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Mix-up Peak (2,204 m)
Mix-up Peak (2,204 m)Summits & peaks

Mix-up Peak, also known as Mixup Peak, is a 7,440-foot (2,270-metre) mountain summit located on the shared boundary of Skagit County and Chelan County in Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades Range and is situated one mile south of Cascade Pass on the shared border of North Cascades National Park and Glacier Peak Wilderness. The nearest higher peak is Magic Mountain, 1.02 miles (1.64 

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The Triplets (2,159 m)
The Triplets (2,159 m)Summits & peaks

The Triplets is a 7,240+ ft summit located in Skagit County of Washington state. This breccia triple pinnacle is part of the North Cascades. The Triplets is situated above Cascade Pass on the shared border of North Cascades National Park and Glacier Peak Wilderness. The nearest higher neighbor is Cascade Peak, 0.35 miles (0.56 km) to the west-northwest. Surface runoff from the mountain drains into

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North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National ParkParks & play

North Cascades National Park is a national park of the United States in Washington. At more than 500,000 acres (200,000 ha), it is the largest of the three National Park Service units that comprise the North Cascades National Park Complex. North Cascades National Park consists of a northern and southern section, bisected by the Skagit River that flows through the reservoirs of Ross Lake National R

74.6 km · ~211 min driveDirections ↗
Stephen Mather Wilderness
Stephen Mather WildernessParks & play

The Stephen Mather Wilderness is a 634,614 acres (256,819 ha) wilderness area honoring Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service. It is located within North Cascades National Park, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, and Ross Lake National Recreation Area in the North Cascade Range of Washington, United States.

76.6 km · ~215 min driveDirections ↗
Green View FallsWaterfalls

Green View Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Green View Lake is 1 mi (1.6 km) southeast of Goode Mountain and is within a cirque. The lake is not accessible via any designated trails but is only about 2 mi (3.2 km) northwest of the Pacific Crest Trail and the backcountry camping zone at North Fork.

121 km · ~253 min driveDirections ↗

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Can I pitch a tent at Pelton Basin Camp?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Pelton Basin Camp?

No, campfires are not allowed.

Are there toilets at Pelton Basin Camp?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Who runs Pelton Basin Camp?

Pelton Basin Camp is operated by North Cascades National Park.

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