Colonial Creek South Campground

Category: Campground in Diablo, Washington

Address: State Rte 20, Rockport, WA 98283, USA

Phone: +18774446777

Reviews

Hannah April

Jul 28, 2022

What a cool campground. Very remote. No cell service for miles, which is a blessing when you’re camping. Our site was clean and we had rotating neighbors who were respectful and quiet. We had a doe hang out next to our site for about an hour while we were setting up camp, but no wildlife encounters after that. There are huge bear boxes on each site and reminders to keep your camp clean. The only reason I’m leaving 4 stars is because the bathrooms deep in the woods are really dirty and bare-bones. I understand they’re campground bathrooms, but some hand dryers or paper towels would be appreciated! All of the rangers were very helpful and friendly.

Ashley

Jul 6, 2022

Excellent camping site, especially for beginners. Had our own area with good drainage for the inevitable rain shower. Bathrooms were clean and had fresh toilet paper, soap. Not noisy despite the amount of campsites in close proximity

Flynn Nixon

Jun 21, 2022

Stayed in Campsite #83 right on the water. Great campground. No cell reception which isn't a big deal! Right by some new flush toilets. BYO firewood! 🪵

Paola Figueredo

Jul 14, 2021

Great camping place! We stayed at the south campground (141) very clean and beautiful area! It has running water and toilets. We want to come back next summer! ☀️

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Questions & Answers

If we show up to the South side camp without a reservation and there is an available site can we rent it?

James Madison | Aug 17, 2018
melanie veltman | Aug 17, 2018

Yes

Is this campsite on diablo lake?

Mercedes Stennett | Aug 17, 2018
Lynne Green | Aug 17, 2018

Yes. It's on Diablo lake, a large beautiful turquoise blue lake with swimming, canooing, paddle boarding I saw several small boats and a guided tour boat on the lake.

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What are some fun things to at the camp grounds

Elijah Lawrence | Aug 17, 2018
Joan N. Sweeney | Aug 17, 2018

I've been going for 28 yrs. There is plenty to do weather you want to hike the true N. Cascades short or long hikes, check out the history of the area by stopping in Newhalem and taking a walk thru the woods there or over at the Gorge just beyond the store as you go out the back exit the road loops back out to 20. There are gardens that live in the hill behind that gorge that you can walk at night and are all lit up. I haven't been to one in a couple of years but Newhalem and Colonial usually have programs in their outdoor amphitheatres on fridays and Saturdays nights but again you will want to look closely at the website for more info. If you don't want to stop in the public areas there are plenty of pull offs along the highway just pull over and take in the scenery~

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How much is it to camp?

Sadistikqueen | Aug 17, 2018
Lindsey | Aug 17, 2018

$16/night. Cash or check only.

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They have any FF sites available during peak season and If they do how many sites that are first come first serve available?

Apzr | Aug 12, 2022
Alex Switzer | Aug 12, 2022

No, none during peak season.

How far of a distance to the "walk in" sites?

Rosalind Chalmers | Jul 17, 2022
Chava Mendez | Jul 17, 2022

Very close from 10 yards up to 60 or less

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Do we have to make a reservation? can we do first one first serve? Do you think its worth the risk or should we call ahead?

mara ramirez | Jul 17, 2022
Shashidhar Ravishankar | Jul 17, 2022

It's a very popular campground. It gets filled up very quickly, I got a first come first serve site on my third try. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation

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Is drinking water available at this campground?

Roger Kwan | Oct 20, 2021
Corinne Hill-James | Oct 20, 2021

It is off for the winter.

If we have reserved a campsite, do we need any parking permits/any other type of pass?

Rachel Song | Sep 20, 2021
Jeff Gilpin | Sep 20, 2021

You might want to put a call in to them. I'm not exactly sure.

Is there a day use area?

Ian McAllaster | Aug 16, 2021
Jeanette Sroka | Aug 16, 2021

Yes. At some of the sites by the first major restrooms. Im assuming the ones with no fire pits. If i can remember its #'s around 72-75. Bear lockers(free)are also great if you want to put stuff away for a day hike.

Is there any available site for this weekend?

Rachel Mendoza | Aug 16, 2021
Greg Bolles | Aug 16, 2021

Most likely, no. Memorial day weekend probably sold out shortly after reservations opened. Check recreation.gov to find out for sure.

Can I leave my car at the campground if all I come for is to launch a kayak for a day trip? Is there a charge just to park in this scenario w/o a camping reservation?

Liz Rambus | Aug 16, 2021
William Terrance | Aug 16, 2021

The area is in the National Park and requires a pass for parking. Either a day use pass or the yearly Parks pass. Camping, hiking, kayaking...etc., are all ways to use our National Parks.

Once I book a date and have my site reservation, can i change the site number at some point?

Karen Dunning | Aug 16, 2020
T Ame | Aug 16, 2020

I booked through the app recreation.gov and it gives an option to modify your reservation which includes changing your site.

Is there metal to cook over the fire?

Abigail Meserve | Aug 16, 2020
Alicia Nelsen | Aug 16, 2020

Yup! Atleast at the two sites I stayed at there were.

What are the chances the campground will be open on Friday, 10/11? Doesn't this campground get shut down for the winter season? Thanks

Tom Anderson | Aug 16, 2020
Bill DeLeo | Aug 16, 2020

Looks like your good for 10/11. I just look at their website. Colonial Creek South Campground facility is open during the following season(s): September 24, 2019 - December 31, 2019 (Non-Peak Season)

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How’s the lake level? Any problem launching a fishing boat?

TK A | Aug 16, 2020
Jitendra Keswani | Aug 16, 2020

Should be fine to launch boat here

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Is there currently a burn ban in Colonial Creek campground? Today is 08/27/19

A Google User | Aug 16, 2020
M “MO” Morrison | Aug 16, 2020

Ok most burn bans do not affect Colonial Creek Campground as long as the fire is built within the fire rings provided.

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How fast does the first come first serve camping fill up? Hoping to pull in around 9:30 am on a friday

Michael Rose | Aug 16, 2020
Bill DeLeo | Aug 16, 2020

You could also take a look on the reserved side when we camp there it seems there is allways no shows and sometimes the rangers post them as available. Good luck

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Is fire wood available to purchase?

M. Ormberg | Aug 17, 2019
Jacob Fisher | Aug 17, 2019

Not at the campground itself. You can buy fire wood back in Newhalem about 10-15 minutes west.

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Are there shower facilities there?

jasmine velazques | Aug 17, 2019
M “MO” Morrison | Aug 17, 2019

They are all correct no showers but flushing toilets and sinks.

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Will this campground accommodate a 23 foot trailer

Julie Adams | Aug 17, 2019
Brett | Aug 17, 2019

Most likely none of the water side sites would. Its tight on site and you have to walk in.

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What is the closest town near campground

Angela Adams | Aug 17, 2019
M “MO” Morrison | Aug 17, 2019

Marblemount has gas stations but no groceries stores that I am aware of. Concrete has the closest grocery store Red Apple Market and it's 41.1 miles from campground so we pick up all we need before proceeding to campground if coming from the West. Newhalem is the closest town which is about 6 miles away but only has a small store called Skagit General Store that has minimal stuff mostly used by families of Seattle City Lights Employees because the whole town is owned and all homes are employees of Seattle City Lights. This store may not be open much in Winter because road is closed for winter about 4 miles past Colonial Creek Campground.

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Are there any "off sight " places to camp? We just want to set up camp and move on..

Kel W. | Aug 17, 2019
Cole Menard | Aug 17, 2019

There might be a way to camp on the trails nearby, but realistically no, this is a site-organized campground. If you have cash, however, it's as easy as walking the open sites and paying with an envelope up at the entrance.

How busy does it tend to be in September? Is there much privacy?

Abbie | Aug 17, 2019
Scott Kopper | Aug 17, 2019

Compared to most campgrounds there is plenty of privacy. Tons of trees. Most spaces are very large and back into more trees. Look at the map and don't pick a site that backs into another site.

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Is there smoke at Colonia creek campground? What’s the air quality? 8/15/18

Judith Hagedorn | Aug 17, 2018
Joan N. Sweeney | Aug 17, 2018

Your best bet is to look at the air quality state map for Washington while traveling during the summer months.

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Are fires allowed??

Kristin Toney | Aug 17, 2018
melanie veltman | Aug 17, 2018

Yes unless a burn ban is in place. Call the nearest ranger station.

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We are heading to the northern cascades next Friday and we hope to camp at a camp ground on highway 20 the Friday/Saturday night. We will be arriving in the park around 4pm. Are the campgrounds usually full then or will we find a spot?

nadie298 | Aug 17, 2018
Joan N. Sweeney | Aug 17, 2018

Your better off checking the site for reservations. The south side (largest amount of spots in the campground) is reserve only and the north side across hwy 20 is first come first serve~ Happy Camping!

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Can you reserve campsites up here and if so how

OZBOY 81 | Aug 17, 2018
Andy Bauer | Aug 17, 2018

Marble mount is 20 miles east of the campground

Can you use ski boats on Diablo I was told by another individual that he saw people putting boats in at the launch with big motors

Miller family | Aug 17, 2018
Mike Kee | Aug 17, 2018

Fishing only

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