I have lived here for 30 years and it's been a good kept secret about the North Cascades. I have hiked most of it for years as a Trail Correspondent for Washington Trail Association. I love the place because of the limited access to the big groups of people. You just can't beat the place. I know every nook and cranny about this place and there is lots more camping from a truck. I put air mattress in back and drive up to 7000 feet in the mountains in spots on forest roads and camp all alone. Perfect sunrises and sunsets. My wife and I love camping at Colonial Creek and kayaking the whole lakes edge between Diablo Lake Dam and Ross Lake Dam. It takes us about 4.5 hours to do with a picnic stop along the way.
The most spectacular spot in the North Cascades that I have camped at is the summit of Luna Peak. The only problem is that it is rather difficult to access.
Wonderful video and presentation. Thank you for your work. It is a wonderful region. Heads up though, good sir, the "g" in Skagit is like the "g" from "gel" or "Geronimo," not like the 'g" in "girl" or "grandma." Love your presentation though. Keep them coming. You pack a lot of info into a finite space and do it in a natural and relaxed way. My best to you.
We used to love camping at colonial creek at Diablo Lake. But now if you don’t have a reservation forget it. The last time we went there hoping to get a campground without a reservation. When you get up there you can’t get a campsite unless you booked it. The problem is there is no cell service there. If you’re able to dry camp, you can camp at cutthroat lake trailhead. That day we tried to camp at colonial creek we ended up going east about an hour drive to klipshuck campground. Klipschuck is a really nice campground with vault toilets. Also unfortunately the hiking trails are almost impossible to park and hike. The bottom line is don’t go there without a reservation.
I camped at Colonial Creek South last month, and explored North Cascade. There are so many trails and campgrounds in the area!! I'd like to explore more places in North Cascade in future for sure. Thank you for great info.
Thank you so much. You might note that sometimes there is dramatic flooding and slides and they need to pay close attention. I also think there might be PUD parks.
@@Campendium thank u for sharing yeah if I was going alone I don’t mind camping off the grid but I’m taking my wife for her first time haha yeah she needs everything at a camp ground if not she will not come lol haha but thank u so much greatly appreciated I will be checking all this out and find a nice spot we’re from oregon but we never camp in Washington
@@pnw_element9822 Great news! You can use the filters on the Campendium search page to find a full-hook-up campground that will tempt your wife to join you on your trip! - Liz
This review must have happened just before the forest fires from the south came. My wife and I had gone camping in Winthrop 5 times from June to August and just left Winthrop the day the Chelan fire started. We'll be back next spring....
We've got a few videos touting great campsites in the East (just one: ruclips.net/video/d2vcOZ0Gv_g/видео.html). Or, head over to www.campendium.com to begin searching for great campsites wherever you want to be!
Seth confirms that he was, in fact, joking (he's not only a great video producer but also a real jokester!) You can find more information on reducing the impact of your recreation on public lands over on the Campendium website: www.campendium.com/camping/mother-nature-shes-not-your-maid/
Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully you were able to enjoy the rest of Seth's awesome video - even if his pronunciation of Skagit doesn't align with your own! -Liz
Loved the video. Grew up near the Skagit River. This is a fantastic overview of the area. However, Ted is right 😀 SKAJ it. Not an opinion... just the correct way to pronounce it.
It doesn't take much work to pronounce things correctly. I hear this about the Oregon Gorge too...The Dalles.... it's correctly pronounced The Dalles not The Dales...its about correct details especially if you have lived there then one should know these details.
@@Campendium Well Liz, its NOT my own as you would think. I would love to have taken credit for the name but it's about being correct especially if your going to write, video or put out some form of resource for the public. How would you like it if people constantly called you something other then Liz? Sorry, if my correcting it offended you.
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I’m taking a road trip from San Diego just to go to the Cascades. So glad I found this video.
Have a GREAT trip! 🚗
@@Campendium thank you. So excited !
I'm from North Park, I hope your trip went well & I can't to get up there next week to section hike for a few weeks!
I have lived in Washington state all my life. You did a great job doing a brief overview of the NCNP.
I have lived here for 30 years and it's been a good kept secret about the North Cascades. I have hiked most of it for years as a Trail Correspondent for Washington Trail Association. I love the place because of the limited access to the big groups of people. You just can't beat the place. I know every nook and cranny about this place and there is lots more camping from a truck. I put air mattress in back and drive up to 7000 feet in the mountains in spots on forest roads and camp all alone. Perfect sunrises and sunsets. My wife and I love camping at Colonial Creek and kayaking the whole lakes edge between Diablo Lake Dam and Ross Lake Dam. It takes us about 4.5 hours to do with a picnic stop along the way.
What a joy that you have such great access to such an amazing area. Enjoy! - Liz
Any dispersed camping where I can enjoy with family and fishing? If you have coordinates please share :) thank you
As someone who grew up in eastern Washington I love this!!
Yup, I've camped in most of those and they're all great
My family loves the Colonial Creek Campground.
I live near this highway and didn't know about most! Now that we have a TT it's like finding a missing puzzle piece!
How cool! Here's to many great camping trips in your TT. - Liz
The most spectacular spot in the North Cascades that I have camped at is the summit of Luna Peak. The only problem is that it is rather difficult to access.
Very informative video, thank you.
Wonderful video and presentation. Thank you for your work. It is a wonderful region. Heads up though, good sir, the "g" in Skagit is like the "g" from "gel" or "Geronimo," not like the 'g" in "girl" or "grandma." Love your presentation though. Keep them coming. You pack a lot of info into a finite space and do it in a natural and relaxed way. My best to you.
I always get the Discover Pass and America the Beautiful Pass every year. Totally worth it!
We used to love camping at colonial creek at Diablo Lake. But now if you don’t have a reservation forget it. The last time we went there hoping to get a campground without a reservation. When you get up there you can’t get a campsite unless you booked it. The problem is there is no cell service there. If you’re able to dry camp, you can camp at cutthroat lake trailhead. That day we tried to camp at colonial creek we ended up going east about an hour drive to klipshuck campground. Klipschuck is a really nice campground with vault toilets. Also unfortunately the hiking trails are almost impossible to park and hike. The bottom line is don’t go there without a reservation.
I camped at Colonial Creek South last month, and explored North Cascade. There are so many trails and campgrounds in the area!! I'd like to explore more places in North Cascade in future for sure. Thank you for great info.
Love to hear it! - Liz
Great review! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! -Liz
Are the Bigfoot there friendly?
Thank you so much for making and posting this awesome and very informative video. I am awaiting more videos from you☺️
Thank you so much. You might note that sometimes there is dramatic flooding and slides and they need to pay close attention. I also think there might be PUD parks.
It is always good practice to research ahead to confirm location conditions. Happy camping! 🏕 - Liz
Maravilhoso !!! Meu sonho conhecer !!
thank yhou, thank yhou!!!!!!!!
Happy camping! - Liz
5:40!!!! That ridgeline 💪
New sub! Liked 🙏❤️👍😀
Excellent job thanks
You're welcome ☺️
Helpful!
Diablo lake is amazing
I have a national discovery pass.. does it work in Washington state too ??😊
Wowed never been in the pines forested in the Washington state in the USA
Here's to hoping you get to experience it for yourself in the future! Happy travels - Liz
thanks.
You're welcome! - Liz
This is Eastern Eashibgton
Washinhton
Which campground has a good cell signal? Tmobile here
Shhhhhhh!!
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Where is a great camp area around Tacoma?
Head over to www.campendium.com, search for Tacoma, and see what great options fit your travel style! Happy camping - Liz
@@Campendium thank u for sharing yeah if I was going alone I don’t mind camping off the grid but I’m taking my wife for her first time haha yeah she needs everything at a camp ground if not she will not come lol haha but thank u so much greatly appreciated I will be checking all this out and find a nice spot we’re from oregon but we never camp in Washington
@@pnw_element9822 Great news! You can use the filters on the Campendium search page to find a full-hook-up campground that will tempt your wife to join you on your trip! - Liz
This review must have happened just before the forest fires from the south came. My wife and I had gone camping in Winthrop 5 times from June to August and just left Winthrop the day the Chelan fire started. We'll be back next spring....
Hope your stay in the Spring is more enjoyable! - Liz
East????
We've got a few videos touting great campsites in the East (just one: ruclips.net/video/d2vcOZ0Gv_g/видео.html). Or, head over to www.campendium.com to begin searching for great campsites wherever you want to be!
these are all terrible. In fact the whole Cascade area of Washington is way over rated. DO NOT Come here. :)
Skagit ( not Skaggit) River is pronounced,
Ska - Jit
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It's not pronounced SkaG it river. Let's make this the #1 LEAST visited national park! Nothing to see here folks, stay home.
nope im going sorry
Skajit is how it is pronounced. Die-ablo is how we locals pronounce the lake.
Yeah came to say the same thing
@@TheFlyFishingFilmmaker heck yeah! You film youtube vidz around the Skagit county/North Cascades area?
@@CascadeBackcountry yeah i did a video on paddling ross lake, and i fish for trout and salmon on the skagit
That's crawfish not lobster. How you will minimize the impact by taking a pickup truck or an RV.
Seth confirms that he was, in fact, joking (he's not only a great video producer but also a real jokester!) You can find more information on reducing the impact of your recreation on public lands over on the Campendium website: www.campendium.com/camping/mother-nature-shes-not-your-maid/
Its not pronounced "Skag It"...geesh, seriously you say you used to live in the area.
Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully you were able to enjoy the rest of Seth's awesome video - even if his pronunciation of Skagit doesn't align with your own! -Liz
Loved the video. Grew up near the Skagit River. This is a fantastic overview of the area. However, Ted is right 😀 SKAJ it. Not an opinion... just the correct way to pronounce it.
It doesn't take much work to pronounce things correctly. I hear this about the Oregon Gorge too...The Dalles.... it's correctly pronounced The Dalles not The Dales...its about correct details especially if you have lived there then one should know these details.
@@eradicator187 Thanks John because how would you feel if people called you Joan?
@@Campendium Well Liz, its NOT my own as you would think. I would love to have taken credit for the name but it's about being correct especially if your going to write, video or put out some form of resource for the public. How would you like it if people constantly called you something other then Liz? Sorry, if my correcting it offended you.