Colonial Creek Campground

We stayed here during a two-week "airplane camping" trip. That means we are Westerners currently living in the East, so at least once a year we pack four huge duffle bags of gear, fly west, make a big Walmart run, and head to the hills (or desert, or whatever). Frequently our trips surround Labor Day and we have to stay put over the lo... more

We stayed one night at Colonial Creek Campground while on our way through the North Cascades to Bellingham. The campground is located at the base of a hill on the shore of Diablo Lake. It's moderately hilly and densely wooded throughout the campground. Even with the campground almost full, we found our site to be quiet and somewhat pri... more

This campground is more popular than Goodall Creek and Newhalem to the west. Typical national park setup, but sites are on hilly ground, and many are very unlevel or too small for larger RVs. Some of the roads are a bit tight — OK for my 27' Airstream, but big rigs will make it but be challenged. There are plenty that will work, but y... more