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Basin Creek Campground

Basin Creek Campground is a remote backcountry campsite in the North Cascades accessible via the Cascade Pass trail, featuring three tent areas with pit toilets and bear-proof food storage boxes.

The campground sits near Stehekin River and offers a quieter alternative to higher-elevation camps, with amenities including a cook area and stream access for water collection. Backcountry permits are required year-round and can be reserved through recreation.

gov or obtained as walk-up permits; note that campfires are not permitted at this site.


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