Purple Point Campground

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open year-round. Purple Point Campground is a National Park Service campground near Winthrop, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · Winthrop, Washington

The sites at Purple Point Campground sit near the Stehekin Valley Road and Lake Chelan

A campfire at Purple Point Campground, with McGregor Mountain in the background

Purple Point-Stehekin Ranger Station House, next to the campground

The Lake Chelan passenger ferry at the Stehekin Landing, a short walk from Purple Point

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The sites at Purple Point Campground sit near the Stehekin Valley Road and Lake Chelan. Photo: NPS Photo, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: National Park Service

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Stephen Mather Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Park Service
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency
Entrance fee: None

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 6

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,114 ft

48.3131, -120.6581 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Purple Point Campground is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Purple Point Campground?

No. Purple Point Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there a separate entrance fee at Purple Point Campground?

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

How many campsites does Purple Point Campground have?

Purple Point Campground has 6 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Purple Point Campground?

Yes, Purple Point Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Purple Point Campground open?

Purple Point Campground is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Purple Point 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 Purple Point 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 Purple Point Campground?

Purple Point Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Purple Point Campground

fishypedia.com · 21 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 21 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.