Thunder Camp
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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.

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mountain in Washington (state), United States
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
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Le lac Diablo est un lac situé au nord de l'État de Washington aux États-Unis. Le lac est formé par un barrage artificiel construit sur le fleuve Skagit au sein de la zone récréative de Ross Lake National Recreation Area dans la chaine montagneuse des North Cascades.
Ruby Mountain is a prominent 7,412-foot (2,259-metre) mountain summit located in the North Cascades Range of Washington state. It is situated in Ross Lake National Recreation Area which is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The Diablo Lake Overlook along the North Cascades Highway is at the foot of the mountain. The nearest higher peak is Colonial Peak, 4.2 miles (6.8 km) to the sou

The Sourdough Fire was a wildfire in Whatcom County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It was reported on July 29, 2023, near Sourdough Mountain in North Cascades National Park and was likely caused by an earlier lightning strike. The fire caused the closure of the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) and evacuations of recreational facilities and three Seattle C
Ross Lake National Recreation Area is a US national recreation area in north central Washington just south of the Canada–US border. It is the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park Complex which also includes North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Ross Lake NRA follows the Skagit River corridor from the Canada–US border to the western foothills of
🛒 Amenities & services
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Roland Creek Campground
🎾 Sports
- Sports
Weather
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Good to know
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Can I pitch a tent at Thunder Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Thunder Camp?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Are there toilets at Thunder Camp?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Thunder Camp?
Thunder Camp is operated by North Cascades National Park.
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- Neve Camp · North Cascades National Park
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- Colonial Creek North Campground · North Cascades National Park
- Thunder Point · North Cascades National Park
- Hidden Cove · North Cascades National Park