McAlester Lake Campground offers designated hiker and stock camps at the north end of the tranquil lake, with separate cooking and sleeping areas and campfires allowed in fire grates. The campground is accessed via multiple trails from Highway 20 (7.

6 miles), Twisp River Road, or Stehekin (9. 6+ miles depending on route), and a backcountry permit is required for overnight stays.

A Northwest Forest Pass is needed for parking, and visitors should note that the lakeshore is fragile with restoration efforts underway, so camping must be in designated sites only.