Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
Harlequin Campground is located near Stehekin in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Rd from Stehekin Landing and 0.5 miles from the public airstrip. All sites are walk-in sites though some have limited parking. First-come, first-served during the winter; summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.
Location
Directions
From Stehekin Landing, head north up Stehekin Valley Rd for 4.5 miles. Turn left on Company Creek Rd, which crosses the Stehekin River on Harlequin Bridge. The turn-off to Harlequin Campground is the first left. From High Bridge, head 6.5 miles south on the Stehekin Valley Rd for the turn-off to Company Creek Rd. From the public airstrip, continue away from the airport, past the NPS maintenance complex until you reach Company Creek Rd. The turn-off to Harlequin Campground is immediately on the right.
Weather Notes
The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side of North Cascades National Park. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90s F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind.
Harlequin Campground Peak Season Fees
Fee is per site per night, and includes a maximum 8 people (note that some sites can only fit one tent). Fee also includes service charge from Recreation.gov reservation system.
Harlequin Campground Non-peak Season Fees
Harlequin Campground is free and first-come, first-served from mid-September to late June. There is no trash services during the non-peak season. Vault toilet available.
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Harlequin Campground sites are reservable 2-180 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
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