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Twin Lake Backcountry Camp

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Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry
Drinking water
Showers
Internet
Open fires

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🏞️ Attractions

Summit Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Clearwater Wilderness
Clearwater WildernessParks & play

Clearwater Wilderness is a 14,647-acre (5,927 ha) wilderness area in the North Cascades mountain range, in northern Washington state, of the Northwestern United States. It is located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, southeast of Tacoma in northeastern Pierce County.

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Pitcher Mountain (1,772 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

1.8 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Cayada Mountain (1,532 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

4.4 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗
Bearhead Mountain (1,825 m)
Bearhead Mountain (1,825 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

4.7 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗
Chenuis Falls
Chenuis FallsWaterfalls

waterfall

7.6 km · ~46 min driveDirections ↗
Ranger FallsWaterfalls7.6 km · ~46 min driveDirections ↗
Rainforest Loop Trailhead
Rainforest Loop TrailheadTrails & trailheads10.9 km · ~63 min driveDirections ↗
Glacier Viewpoint
Glacier ViewpointAttractions

Carbon Glacier is located on the north slope of Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington and is the source of the Carbon River. The snout at the glacier terminal moraine is at about 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level, making it the lowest-elevation glacier in the contiguous United States. The glacier also has the greatest length (5.7 miles (9.2 km)), thickness (700 ft (210 m)) and volume (0

49.4 km · ~126 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Rainier Wilderness
Mount Rainier WildernessParks & play

defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park

136.5 km · ~322 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National ParkParks & play

Mount Rainier National Park is a national park of the United States located in southeast Pierce County and northeast Lewis County in the U.S. state of Washington. The park was established on March 2, 1899, as the fourth national park in the United States, preserving 236,381 acres including all of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot (4,390 m) stratovolcano. The mountain rises abruptly from the surrounding

154.7 km · ~350 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

Twin Lake Backcountry Camp is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No, campfires are not allowed.

Is there drinking water at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are showers available at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No, showers are not available.

Is there WiFi at Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Who runs Twin Lake Backcountry Camp?

Twin Lake Backcountry Camp is operated by United States Forest Service.

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