Thornton Lake Camp
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Thornton Lake Camp.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Thornton Lake Camp.
- Campfires aren't permitted — bring a camping stove for cooking.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Thornton Lake Camp 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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Trappers Peak is a 5,966-foot (1,818 m) elevation mountain summit located in the North Cascades of Washington state. It is situated within North Cascades National Park, Stephen Mather Wilderness, and Whatcom County. It rises steeply above Lower Thornton Lake which is set at the southwestern face of the mountain. Like many North Cascades peaks, Trappers Peak is more notable for its large, steep ris
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Skagit General Store
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
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Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Thornton Lake Camp.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Thornton Lake Camp.
Can I pitch a tent at Thornton Lake Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Thornton Lake Camp?
No, campfires are not allowed.
Are there toilets at Thornton Lake Camp?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Thornton Lake Camp?
Thornton Lake Camp is operated by North Cascades National Park.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Thornton Lake Camp.
- Lower Goodell Creek Campground
- Goodell Creek Campground
- Newhalem Creek Campground
- Monogram Lake Camp · North Cascades National Park
- Marble Creek Campground · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Cascade Wagon Road Campground