Water-based camping activities are making waves near Lake Roesiger in Snohomish County.
Revel in a restorative escape on a Lake Roesiger camping trip, where the lush green forests and pristine blue waters of the Pacific Northwest await. Right in town, Lake Roesiger Park invites campers to walk in and pitch their tents right by the water’s edge. Seasonal water spigots and restrooms accompany picnic tables and fire rings as the campground’s basic amenities. Flowing Lake County Park is another great lakeside camping option in the area. The namesake lake connects via Panther Creek to Panther Lake and Storm Lake for tremendous rainbow trout fishing from convenient boat launches. Some RV sites here offer water and electric hookups, while ADA-accessible cozy cabin rentals promise an extra comfortable stay. Farther afield, Wallace Falls State Park has backcountry tent sites with seasonal showers. Explore rock climbing at Index Town Wall, a near-vertical granite crack climb standing some 500-feet high. Or, hike the 12 miles of forested trails, passing waterfalls and spotting local wildlife like cougars, harlequin ducks, and peregrine falcons.