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Skagit Queen Campground

Skagit Queen is a backcountry campsite in North Cascades National Park accessible via the Thunder Creek Trail, featuring 3 individual campsites with pit toilets and food storage by hanging.

The camp serves as a key waypoint for multi-day backpacking trips in the Thunder Basin area, located approximately 9 miles from Junction Camp with views into the rugged North Cascades wilderness. A backcountry permit is required year-round for overnight stays.


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