Gorge Lake Campground

Its 8 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs $20/night (free in the off-season), and it is open year-round. Gorge Lake Campground is a National Park Service campground near Marblemount, Washington.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Park Service · Marblemount, Washington

A small campground on the edge of Gorge Lake

Amenities at Gorge Lake Campground include vault toilets, recycling and trash collection

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A small campground on the edge of Gorge Lake. Photo: NPS/S. Brennan, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: National Park Service
Max RV length: 30 ft

It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Stephen Mather Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 1 mile outside the boundary of North Cascades National Park; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Park Service
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: $20/night (free in the off-season)
Entrance fee: None

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 8
Accessible sites: 1
Max RV length: 30 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

8 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
1	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 1
2	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 2
3	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 3
4	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 4
5	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 5
6	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 6
7	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 7
8	Gorge Lake	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	Yes	Yes	Book site 8

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 883 ft

48.7160, -121.1520 in Whatcom. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Season and winter services

Gorge Lake Campground is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gorge Lake Campground?

Sites at Gorge Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10004932).

How much does it cost to camp at Gorge Lake Campground?

Camping at Gorge Lake Campground costs $20/night (free in the off-season).

Is there a separate entrance fee at Gorge Lake Campground?

No, there is no separate entrance fee at Gorge Lake Campground; only the camping fee applies.

How many campsites does Gorge Lake Campground have?

Gorge Lake Campground has 8 campsites. 1 site is accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Gorge Lake Campground?

Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Gorge Lake Campground.

Is there drinking water at Gorge Lake Campground?

No. Gorge Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Gorge Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gorge Lake Campground.

When is Gorge Lake Campground open?

Gorge Lake Campground is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Gorge Lake Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Gorge Lake Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Gorge Lake Campground?

Gorge Lake Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Gorge Lake Campground

Reservable Colonial Creek North Campground Marblemount · National Park Service

Reservable Colonial Creek South Campground Marblemount · National Park Service

Reservable Newhalem Creek Campground Marblemount · National Park Service

Reservable Upper Goodell Group Campground Marblemount · National Park Service

More campgrounds: camping near Marblemount and campgrounds in Whatcom.

Sources

nps.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, petsAllowed, toilets, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: NPS/S. Brennan, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 5: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Reservable: Recreation.gov $20/night (free in the off-season)

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