$10
Gorge Lake
Total sites: 8
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Gorge Lake Campground, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Gorge Lake Campground in Skagit County is located 1 hr 33 min east of Mount Vernon, WA with an elevation of 894 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Gorge Lake Campground remains closed until further notice due to debris flow and flooding hazards following the 2023 Sourdough Fire.Â
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Campsite Reviews (41)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 54% | |
| 4 star | 32% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Jul 12, 2023 at Campsite #8
This site is most private in campground, at least at night when there is no one putting boats in the water as it is near boat ramp. However, trees and a small hill are between you and the other sites.
@KellyS8987536 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #5
I had a 21 ft trailer and it was by far the largest, I would not have wanted anything bigger. The sites are really big for tent camping. Right on the water hardly any road noise.
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@JessicaN206994 · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #3
Enjoyed my stay, but sites are right next to each other and not private at all. Wonderful views of the water, and water access even, but very tight campgrounds right next to the road. Stayed on a Thursday night and when I arrived around 5pm, 3 other campers were present. A 4th showed up before i went to bed, but when i woke up at 4:30am the campground was completely empty. Each site has a bear container box that is huge. I recommend using it instead of storing food in your car like me, as a mouse crawled its way Into my car and had a feast of cliff bars.
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@AmyP938480F4E7 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #3
Love this small, accessible site. Perfect for families who can make do without running water and flushable toilets.
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@TomH4673678 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
Loved being right by the river. Loved small campground.
@MelissaM982934 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #6
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@MadelineM64437 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #6
This is a wonderful campground on a rushing icy blue river, only 8 sites, two clean toilets, bear boxes for ice chests, bear-proof garbage and recycling bins! We saw a few mice, but no bears.
Some sites are very small, but we had sites more spacious sites, 5 and 6. All sites have water views. Site 7 has room for a large RV or two large vehicles. Site 8 is at a lower level near the boat launch. Bring drinking water. We had a bicycle with us and enjoyed riding around the campground and nearby Diablo streets. Although the T-Mobile map showed coverage, there was absolutely no coverage on T-Mobile or AT&T.
The nearby town of Newhalem has cellular service and limited free WiFi. The Newhalem Campground has more amenities, but you can't beat the views at Gorge Lake! This includes daytime views of the river and lake as well as night-time views of plentiful stars in the dark skies. Who needs a 5-star hotel when you can stay in a 500-star campground?
PLEASE, if you have a reservation and something came up so you won't be using it, do a favor to all the people who struggle to find campsites in our overcrowded national parks and forests, and CANCEL. Even without a refund, you are performing a good deed!
Some sites are very small, but we had sites more spacious sites, 5 and 6. All sites have water views. Site 7 has room for a large RV or two large vehicles. Site 8 is at a lower level near the boat launch. Bring drinking water. We had a bicycle with us and enjoyed riding around the campground and nearby Diablo streets. Although the T-Mobile map showed coverage, there was absolutely no coverage on T-Mobile or AT&T.
The nearby town of Newhalem has cellular service and limited free WiFi. The Newhalem Campground has more amenities, but you can't beat the views at Gorge Lake! This includes daytime views of the river and lake as well as night-time views of plentiful stars in the dark skies. Who needs a 5-star hotel when you can stay in a 500-star campground?
PLEASE, if you have a reservation and something came up so you won't be using it, do a favor to all the people who struggle to find campsites in our overcrowded national parks and forests, and CANCEL. Even without a refund, you are performing a good deed!
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@MaxH9810728 · Camped on May 25, 2023 at Campsite #2
You can't beat the view of this campsite, hearing the water roaring in the morning. The vault toilets are very clean, it was my first time camping and the site was quiet enough for those that wish to get away from busy camping sites. Each site comes with a bear locker and the sites are safely marked.
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@UmaN5793576 · Camped on Aug 27, 2022 at Campsite #6
Beautiful campsite right next to the lake
@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Aug 25, 2022 at Campsite #3
This tiny campground was lovely. Only 8 campsites make this a very special spot. The campground was basic but clean and well maintained. The scenery is beautiful, the trees provided ample shade from the heat and the sound of the Skagit River ensured a great sleep.
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@RosaD1870869 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #6
Great campground with beautiful river right next to it. Would definitely stay here again!
@AmyN4832781 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #5
sweet little campground, small spots but great if you are tenting or are in a van. River is coooooooold!
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@EricG3571303 · Camped on Aug 2, 2022 at Campsite #2
Nice, small campground. Vault toilets were clean enough to eat off the floor. All sites were along river.
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@carlf2131912 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #7
Always a great campground with excellent staff taking care of the campers and facility.
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@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Jul 31, 2022 at Campsite #5
Beautiful spot! The campsites could use more vegetative screening between sites. Cold water!
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@PavloI6690061 · Camped on Jul 30, 2022 at Campsite #7
Very easy access to gorge lake and river nearby, clean restrooms, lots of bear lockers and easy parking. On a downside - lot of cars lurking around to find a free spot, driving fast and raising dust into air.
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@MarieL1360690 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #5
Campsites are small and bathroom noise unavoidable as is road noise
Campsites by lake/river lovely view
River trail washed out at about a half mile, some notice of that washout would help
Clean and presence of rangers helps with security
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@DanaW9470509 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #8
Campground is small and well maintained. Pit toilets were basic, but clean and had toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Two very short but pretty trails from the sites out to the river. Wouldn't recommend site #8 - downhill from the bathroom and right next to the boat launch so lots of traffic. Overall a nice quiet alternative to the larger campgrounds in the area.
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@MilaT9CF920D65 · Camped on Jun 17, 2022 at Campsite #4
Well, I didn't totally believe the reviewers that said the campsites are "really close together." I mean, "really close together" is pretty subjective, considering the variation of people's experiences and people's perceptions of what a park service/forest service campground is supposed to look like. I've been to MANY across the country. I can confirm that these really are one on top of another. That being said, it is a beautiful location, with the river next to you and the fact that there are only eight campsites makes it less likely that there will be obnoxious partying going on as sometimes happens. Everyone was very quiet, and even if they weren't totally quiet the sound of the rushing river overpowers the voices. I don't think I would return to this campground again, given that there are several campgrounds nearby that we drove through, just to check out, and they all have very private sites. If you do decide to stay here, a couple of helpful tips. Do not take campsite 4 unless you want to be in the middle of everything with absolutely no privacy whatsoever. The most private site is number 8, but it is right next to the boat launch so you may have the problem of people launching their boats. No one was actually doing that when we were there. I don't know how popular that boat launch is. Also, I would imagine that if you had several groups and reserved two or three of the sites it would be fine because you would sort of be all together. Anyway, happy camping!
@PaulaH4688450 · Camped on Jun 6, 2022 at Campsite #2
Beautiful campsite overlooking the lake. Clean, well-kept, quiet.
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@SaraW802 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #1
What a beautiful place . Small camp grounds is such a special location . Facilities minimal but you could tell the staff tried to manage it well . Also very nice rangers . Be sure to check the forecast and fore reports before going out .
@MaryP479 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #7
Peaceful. Small, very quiet and easy for families.
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@RobertoM473 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #3
Great campsite
@MadelineM275 · Camped on Aug 17, 2021 at Campsite #6
Wonderful small campground with amazing water views. I appreciate the recycling availability.
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@WrightG306 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #6
Great spot next to the Lake. Diablo is a cool place to explore as well, just be respectful of the tenants.
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