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Big Beaver Boat Campground

Big Beaver Boat Campground is a boat-in campsite on Ross Lake in North Cascades National Park with 7 individual sites plus a group site, located 4. 6 miles from Ross Dam.

The camp features a boat dock for easy access and connects to hiking trails, making it ideal for both paddlers and backpackers; a backcountry permit is required for camping.

Be prepared for potentially windy conditions on Ross Lake and note that all water should be filtered or boiled before drinking.


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