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Upper Ashland Lake

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Upper Ashland Lake is a State Forest campground near Verlot, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Verlot, Washington

Managed by
State Forest

It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
Walk-in sites
6
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets and fire rings.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,867 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Ashland Lake?
No. Upper Ashland Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Ashland Lake?
Camping at Upper Ashland Lake costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Upper Ashland Lake?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Upper Ashland Lake have?
Upper Ashland Lake has 6 campsites, including 6 walk-in sites.
Is there cell service at Upper Ashland Lake?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T at Upper Ashland Lake. It shows none at Upper Ashland Lake from T-Mobile or Verizon, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Upper Ashland Lake?
Upper Ashland Lake is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Upper Ashland Lake

fishypedia.com · 9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Roesiger, whose mapped center point is 9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Roesiger fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Bosworth Lake fishing (12 miles) , Storm Lake fishing (13 miles) , Flowing Lake fishing (14 miles) , Wagner Lake fishing (14 miles) , and Chain Lake fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Upper Ashland Lake, in a straight line: Wallace Falls (waterfall, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Lower Ashland Lake Verlot · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) First-come Beaver Plant Lake Verlot · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) Reservable Wiley Creek Group Campground Granite Falls · National Forest Season Not on record Fee View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates. Reservable Esswine Group Campground Granite Falls · National Forest Season Not on record Fee View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates.

More campgrounds: camping near Verlot and campgrounds in Snohomish.

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