The best dog-friendly RV parks in Ross Lake

Camping at Ross Lake gives new meaning to “getting off the grid”. Tucked deep in the North Cascades of Washington, this reservoir isn’t accessible by car (on the U.S. side, anyway). You can hike in —or, paddle from Diablo Lake up Riprap Creek and portage your boat overland to Ross Lake.

It takes some effort to get in, but the work is well worth the reward. Wake up to views of snow-capped summits at your lakeside campsite. Fish from the shore, or paddle out into the brilliant blue water.

Feel like a walk? The Pacific Northwest Trail and the East Bank Trail are right in your backyard. Hike along the 23-mile lake toward Canada. On the Sourdough Mountain Trail, you can climb high into the Cascades. From there, the views over North Cascades National Park are breathtaking.

There are 19 campgrounds on Ross Lake, each with 1-7 campsites. Whether you choose a boat-in or trail-accessible site, you’ll need to get a backcountry permit. At Ross Lake Resort, you can rent boats and book floating cabins.

Spring, summer, and fall are the best times for camping in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area. In the winter, heavy snow causes avalanches and road closures. Due to changing water levels, boating is possible from July through September.

94% (2K) • 190 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ross Lake

Camping at Ross Lake gives new meaning to “getting off the grid”. Tucked deep in the North Cascades of Washington, this reservoir isn’t accessible by car (on the U.S. side, anyway). You can hike in —or, paddle from Diablo Lake up Riprap Creek and portage your boat overland to Ross Lake.

It takes some effort to get in, but the work is well worth the reward. Wake up to views of snow-capped summits at your lakeside campsite. Fish from the shore, or paddle out into the brilliant blue water.

Feel like a walk? The Pacific Northwest Trail and the East Bank Trail are right in your backyard. Hike along the 23-mile lake toward Canada. On the Sourdough Mountain Trail, you can climb high into the Cascades. From there, the views over North Cascades National Park are breathtaking.

There are 19 campgrounds on Ross Lake, each with 1-7 campsites. Whether you choose a boat-in or trail-accessible site, you’ll need to get a backcountry permit. At Ross Lake Resort, you can rent boats and book floating cabins.

Spring, summer, and fall are the best times for camping in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area. In the winter, heavy snow causes avalanches and road closures. Due to changing water levels, boating is possible from July through September.

94% (2K) • 190 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ross Lake

1. Cascade River Rustic Base Camp

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1 site · Tent, RV · Marblemount, WA

This property was set up to facilitate car campers, RV campers, tent campers from beginners to experts; everybody will find this spot convenient and enjoyable. Two distinct spaces are leveled, one with a soft dirt pad perfect for tent camping and one of leveled gravel intended for your RV or sprinter van. Hook into water to have it running inside your camper. Gray water disposal is available on site so there's no need to look for another place. Mature trees tower over your nightly campfire. Listen for the funny sounds ravens and crows make talking to each other. Last year, a robin raised her babies in a low stump, letting us all watch them grow. Walk one minute down the road to watch the fish swim in the Little Boulder Creek or find the Cascade River between the trees. Stay alert for hidden waterfalls in every nook and cranny of the park.

2. A place by the creek

100%

(18)

1 site · Tent, RV · Marblemount, WA

Nice camp or RV site on Nugget Creek This camp site is set up for camping or your RV to pull in and start enjoying the clean air with the peaceful sound of the creek flowing through the property. The lot has water and a bathroom on site for your convenience as well as a fire pit and gazebo ready for you to enjoy. There is access to the creek and an area to sit and enjoy nature and woods around it. It is located in the gated Cascade River Park Community with lots of Hiking, fishing, rafting, and exploring just around the corner.

3. Serenity On The Skagit

1 site · RV · Concrete, WA

1 acrea lot with full RV hookups( two full service RV hookups available for group camps, available for additional RV, at $75. Each site) on the Skagit River with access to the sandy Beach on the river! Self contained RV ONLY! Site is back in only, the host will be available to help guide you into your campsite.Firepit just above Skagit River, with wood to burn!

4. River's Whisper Retreat

2 sites · RVs · Concrete, WA

Discover a lovely, flat 16,000 square foot RV lot with a spacious concrete pad that accommodates any size RV in Cape Horn, Concrete, WA. If you have a self contained RV then you can also have a tent, but there are no restrooms/toilet. No camping here with just a tent. This serene spot, perfect for nature lovers, offers endless opportunities for fishing, hiking, and relaxation. Only a 5-minute easy bike ride to Cape Horn Private Park, 41345 N Shore Ln, Concrete, WA 98237, a private community beach (see attached photo), where you can walk along the sandy riverbank next to the mighty Skagit River. Great biking on the nearby Cascade Trail. Enjoy the tranquility and splendor of the great outdoors as you unwind in this peaceful haven. Conveniently located about 5 miles from downtown Concrete and less than 20 miles from the East Bank Baker Lake trailhead, with stunning views of the lake and majestic Mt. Baker. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and serenity at this exceptional RV lot. Quiet hours are from 8pm to 8am.

5. Skagit River Hideout

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Concrete, WA

Discover the majestic Skagit River and the lush green surroundings on the edge of the North Cascade National Park in this private Glam Camp on the water that you can totally make your own. Park your RV or trailer with 30 Amp and septic service, pitch a tent in the grass, hang out in the club house (sleeps 2), or all of the above! Enjoy (very good) wifi in all areas, sit under the old growth cedar trees, fish for salmon or plan a kayak trip right from your Skagit River Hideout.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Peaceful and clean site for your tent, trailer or RV

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Brandon

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Group trip

2 nights at A place by the creek

Great little spot in the North Cascades! Perfect for a small camper or for tent camping. Would definitely go back!

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Randall

September 2025

19 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at A place by the creek

This is our second stay at Joy's place this year. And we would book again for spring if it were an option. Super private... Super quiet. We heard 3 vehicles in the four days we were there. And it was a weekend! Joy's directions and communications were second to none. This is a host and property that is done right ....

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Chris

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

Excellent spot that is secluded and a great hub to access many trails nearby. Everything was clean and as described.

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Hollis

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at A place by the creek

Excellent place. Felt secluded despite being right on the road. Easy creek access. Having a flush toilet was wonderful.

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Jake

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

Great spot tucked away in the woods with a flushing toilet!

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Kara

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

From the moment I pulled into this campsite I knew it was getting put down as one of my favorite go to campsites. The location next to the creek is honestly one of the best. The host gave directions to the gated camp site along with the camp site location with in and honestly they couldn’t have given a more detailed list of directions, thank you!!! It’s in a gated community but secluded and private enough for you to enjoy your time. The bathroom was clean, the lot was clean, and let me just say the beauty that lies within the gated community was a PLUS PLUS. I had problems with the lights it wasn’t an issue at all, because I was there to camp, but the host was definitely up and beyond very attentive to the problem which for sure made this one of my absolute favorite places I’ve camped at yet, so YES I will definitely be coming back here FOR SURE!!!

Savanna

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Skagit River Hideout

We enjoyed our time camping here as a family. The location on the Skagit River was beautiful and we had plenty of space. We enjoyed easy access to hikes in the North Cascades. The club house was comfortable and we appreciated the bath house and outdoor kitchen area. They also had a washer and dryer available but we didn’t need to use it this time. Recommend backing in of traveling with a travel trailer.

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Jodi

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

We had a wonderful stay at this campsite! The site was peaceful, spotless, and incredibly private — we didn’t have any neighbors, which made for such a relaxing experience. Having our own clean bathroom on site was a total game-changer for camping comfort. Joy was an absolute pleasure to communicate with and went above and beyond to make our trip even better. I highly recommend this site and would absolutely stay here again!

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Cody

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

Clean and comfortable tent camping. Several options for placement with easy access to the on-site bathroom. We enjoyed relaxing next to the creek, and under the gazebo when it got warm, and walking the cabin/camping community when it was cool. Definitely plan to visit again!

Jenna

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

The campsite was very nice, I would definitely book again. The main area is all gravel but fairly level with options to place a few tents. Unfortunately I didn't stay long, but the site was very private and quiet - no one drove by while I was there and basically all I could hear at night was the sound of the creek. I'm not sure why they don't have any pictures of the interior of the bathroom on the posting - it's a full on indoor bathroom with a flushing toilet, sink, and lights like you would have in a small house - glamping vibes. The one thing I will mention is that check-in and check-out was via a lock box up in Marblemount - it was right on the way for me and I had to go to the permit office in town after checkout anyway, but if you're choosing the site for proximity down Cascade River Road you may have to backtrack a bit for checkout. Joy was very communicative, so she may be able to accommodate a different checkout situation if needed.

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Ritwik

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

The campsite is really nice and has great amenities. If i come again to the park, i’d like to book the campsite again! Joy is an amazing host!

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Jeremy

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at A place by the creek

Great spot! Apple Maps takes you to the wrong entrance so recommend using google.

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Randall

July 2025

21 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at A place by the creek

Joy and Jason really care about, and understand, what is important to campers like us. We backed our trailer in and we were level without having to fuss with blocks or anything. There is a lockable bathroom with a flush toilet and sink with with running water (cold only, but soooo nice after dealing with portable potties and outhouses with most of our other stays). The bathroom is beautifully finished and stocked (take note other hipcamps!). There is this very nice gazebo with a table and chairs that seats six. Furthermore, it has both a wind screen AND a bug screen! There was bottled water and telescopic roasting sticks for s'mores or hotdogs in the bucket on the table. The fire pit is enormous, well made and is surrounded by 6 Aderondac chairs that have drink AND phone holders. Very cool! We also appreciated having running water on the property. There are stairs down to the creek where they built a space for a couple of chairs so you can sit and enjoy the water and get relief from the heat. Day three, Joy and Jason came to check on us to see if we needed anything. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable. In fact, my wife and I booked our next stay before our trip was even over! Our stay was over the 4th of July weekend and we counted less than ten cars the entire time we were there. We also did not hear another human the entire time. Just Perfect!

Esther

June 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at A place by the creek

I don’t even know where to start! This has got to be my favorite camping experience to date. Especially with kids in tow! The site is beautifully maintained, has a super clean bathroom and running water, spacious fire pit/lounge chair area and a gazebo with netting which was perfect for keeping the bugs out, eating meals together and doing puzzles as a family. I’m already trying to plan my trip back! Joy is wonderful and really cares about the folks staying at the property and was available for anything we needed. I’m really looking forward to staying again, falling asleep to the sound of the soothing creek, and exploring the area more. Thank you, Joy! What you have here is really special.

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Sarah

June 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

As advertised. A relaxing place by the creek that is well taken care of. The cutest bathroom building ever with the flush toilet was a major plus. The little details of home throughout. The sound of the creek was so relaxing. Highly recommend. Joy gave detailed directions in an email and the pick of and drop off of the keys was very easy at the gas station.

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Vivek

June 2025

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

The campsite is very well maintained. The instructions from the host were accurate. It was a beautiful campsite to spend the night listening to the creek flow beside you. Washroom was clean and well stocked. The pergola had electric outlets to charge 2 devices which came in handy.

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Sophia X.

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

This was the perfect spot to camp for my birthday weekend! It comfortably fit 5 tents and 4 cars!! The creek was so lovely to fall asleep to, the fire pit was perfect for a nighttime fire, and the hosts communicated promptly and efficiently. I would recommend anyone to stay here if they’d like to have a great weekend. The place was a bit hard to find, but the hosts gave great instructions on how to find it.

Sarah

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

Joy's spot is absolutely a hidden gem right at the entrance to the North Cascades. I am not kidding when I say this was one of the best HipCamp experiences I've had. The spot was right next to a babbling creek, which was heaven to fall asleep to. Having a flushable toilet and running water was next level and really made the experience so enjoyable. We sat in the gazebo when it rained, and had a fire in the fire pit when it cleared up. The neighborhood itself was gorgeous and was really enjoyed walking our dog in the area. The property is very secluded, so be sure to follow the map closely once you're in the neighborhood. Picking up the key in town was very straight forward. I'm already planning my next trip. Highly recommend.

Kristen

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to A place by the creek

This was our first time booking through Hipcamp, and it did not disappoint! We had such a great and peaceful camping experience. The campsite was well laid out with plenty of room to spread out and relax. The screened-in gazebo was perfect for keeping the bugs away while we enjoyed our meals. We loved sitting around the built-in fire pit making s’mores in the evening—it added such a cozy touch to our stay. Having a plumbed bathroom on-site was a huge plus, and the access to the creek added an extra level of tranquility. Falling asleep to the sound of the water at night was incredibly soothing. We brought our e-bikes and enjoyed exploring the park, and our three dogs had a blast too! There was plenty of privacy, and the whole setup felt very thoughtful and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back!