Colonial Creek South Campground

Rockport, WA

4.6(292 reviews)

About this campground

Colonial Creek South Campground in North Cascades National Park is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest. Located on the south side of State Route 20 near mile marker 130, there are 94 campsites that are surrounded by forest and located on Diablo Lake.

The campground is located on the southern side of State Route 20, with some campsites along the lakefront of Diablo Lake. The entire facility offers drinking water, flush toilets, garbage removal and some paved parking spaces, but most sites have uneven gravel parking. Each campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring.

Visitors can access several trails from within the facility, such as Thunder Knob Trail and Thunder Creek Trail. Colonial Creek South Campground is also close to several trails along State Route 20. Visitors can also go boating, fishing, and swimming (although the water is a chilly 43 degrees) on Diablo Lake. Bears do inhabit the area, so care should be taken when hiking, picnicking, or camping.

What campers say

Colonial Creek South Campground sits on Diablo Lake and offers easy access to water recreation and nearby hikes (the Diablo Lake trailhead is a short drive). Sites vary from small to large, many with picnic tables and bear-proof food storage; restrooms are reported as clean with running water and flushing toilets. Expect variable privacy — some forested, private sites but others close together and potentially noisy, especially on holiday weekends. Wind and cold, deep water can make paddling or swimming challenging, so life jackets and caution are advised. Park staff are described as helpful; bears have been seen, so secure food.

Our summary of 292 traveler reviews.