Ross Lake National Recreation Area

Category: Park

Address: 810 WA-20, Rockport, WA 98283, USA

Phone: +13608547200

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Rich KR

Jul 19, 2022

A perfect relaxation area in North Cascade National Park. The area around Ross Lake where you will find lots of Hiking Trails, Campgrounds, viewpoints and much more.

Tianen Chen

Mar 9, 2022

I started at around 3:45PM and lost my way FOUR times around Ross Lake. Almost died in the cold night. Google Map’s straight trail line between the Dam and Hwy 20 is WRONG. Don’t rely on it! March 9, 2022 is a good time to hike because you would be the ONLY one in the area beside ONE staff jogging in the Ross Lake Dam resort, as long as you take extra batteries for your head lamp.i

Cmbonsai

May 24, 2021

Beautiful regardless of the weather. Bathrooms are clean, ample parking. Informative and interesting markers about the lake. Nice little stop for stretching your legs on long road trips

Katie Foote

Apr 28, 2018

Diablo lake hike was perfect for springtime when other trails were closed. It was a bit too cloudy to see the peaks but the path was well maintained and the dams are impressive engineering feats! Definitely enjoyed our time in the park!

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Questions & Answers

Is there a place that you can launch kayaks by the dam without having to pack them through the woods

Dean Clark | Aug 17, 2020
SteveW | Aug 17, 2020

You can put in at colonial creek campground on Diablo Lake and paddle up to the base of Ross Dam. There is a truck that will portage your kayaks up over the dam onto Ross lake. $30 per kayak.

Are there bears (or any others scary ones) around the campground? Was there any accidents with facing them?

Natalia Parhomenco | Aug 18, 2019
Nathan Anton | Aug 17, 2020

There is no reason to be afraid of Grizzly and black bears. Or the mountain lions either. You should take precautions, like making noise while hiking, but you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Don't ever approach a bear. Don't talk to it. Don't run from it. And definitely don't turn your back to it. If a bear starts to approach you, stand your ground, and speak to it in a firm voice while making yourself look as large as you can (wave your arms slowly). If you are attacked by a grizzly, lay down on your stomach and spread your legs, don't let it roll you over. If you are attacked by a black bear, fight back with all you got. (The only recorded mountain lion attacks are joggers, they won't go after a person) Don't EVER run from a apex predator, they will chase you, and they will win; a grizzly can do like 40mph, you cant. Bears can both run downhill and climb trees For bears, remember this rhyme: If it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, you're fuc**d.

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Are these drive in campsites and will the directions take me to the camp ground? Do I need a reservation?

Haleigh Bonlie | Aug 18, 2019
R.R. Revamp (R.R.) | Aug 18, 2019

There are ones that you can drive up to. You can make a reservation or first come first serve.

Can you bring your BBQ grill and BBQ here?

Luong Le | Aug 18, 2018
Lucinda Waite | Aug 18, 2018

Yes

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is there free camping around there?

george “mrgrizz” butler | Aug 17, 2021
Yogesh AM | Aug 17, 2021

No.

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is there a boat ride we can take

Barbara Peterson | Aug 17, 2021
Nick Newman | Jul 18, 2022

Is the cable lift and the large platform ride up to the boat tour still operable?

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is a small dog allowed in the camp

thyme (Tom) | Aug 18, 2019
A C | Aug 18, 2019

Dogs are allowed but they must be in leash

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Can you camp here? If so how do I reserve for this. Wanting to go this weekend. And if anyone has tips on what to bring lmk. Never planned a trip by myself before haha

Jada Tubbs | Aug 18, 2019
Anjana Menon | Aug 18, 2019

Didn't see a fire pit, BBQ pit or drinking water station, so probably carry in and out all supplies. Just saw the hike in camping spots.

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Are the camp sites available on first come basis or reservations.

John Morgan | Aug 18, 2019
edge7471 | Aug 18, 2019

Unless you reserve they are usually full I summer

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Is there a boat launch

Gareth Moore | Aug 18, 2019
Dennis Cook | Aug 18, 2019

If you have a smaller boat you can get a boat in up at Ross lake on the Washington side you must first launch your boat at Diablo to drive it up to the bottom end of the Damb

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Can you camp overnight at the park?

Glenn Schultz | Aug 18, 2018
Kurt Proffitt | Aug 18, 2018

Yes in the camping areas. If you want camp in national forest you need to get a backcountry pass from the Ranger station.

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Can you boat on the lake

ROBERT BAKER | Aug 18, 2018
Amrit Gopal | Aug 18, 2018

Yes

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