Tumwater Campground
Tumwater Campground
Tumwater Campground is a backcountry camping site in the Stehekin Valley near the Stehekin River, accessible only by foot from trails or the Stehekin Valley Road.
A backcountry permit is required to camp here (obtainable in advance during peak season or at the self-permitting station from October to May).
This popular backcountry camp offers a quieter alternative to the developed campgrounds in the area and provides access to the scenic Stehekin River valley.
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