Gorge Lake Campground
East Whatcom, Washington · 896 ft · In Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Photos: NPS Photo
Wildfire 4.3 mi N: Luna, 8,553 acres, 42% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 896 ft (273 m)896 ft273 m
Sites8
Gorge Lake Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Ross Lake National Recreation Area 10
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Colonial Creek North Campground38 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.9 mi
- Colonial Creek South Campground93 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.1 mi
- Newhalem Creek Campground4 loops · Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, NewHalem Group Sites · 107 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.7 mi
- Big Beaver Stock CampCampground · facts not yet known5.8 mi
- Big Beaver Boat CampCampground · facts not yet known5.9 mi
- Goodell Creek Campground19 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.1 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Lower Goodell Group Campground 6.0 mi · Group area: Upper Goodell Group Campground 6.0 mi · 41 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
Open the park pageAmenities
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Boat launch
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
Gorge Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with 8 sites. The campground is set on a steep bank overlooking Gorge Lake. The sites are small and do not accommodate large RVs or trailers. There is an accessible boat ramp at the lower end of the campground.
Recreation
The campground has an accessible boat launch and small dock. This boat launch is not recommended for large powerboats. Ideal for canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and small power boats. Practice boating safety while on the water.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Gorge Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TuePartly Sunny, 2% chance of rain61°50°
- WedSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 17% chance of rain64°47°
- ThuMostly Sunny72°49°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain75°52°
- SatRain, 78% chance of rain58°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Sourdough Camp
Dispersed · 2.2 mi · East Whatcom
Pierce Mountain Camp
Dispersed · 3.1 mi · East Whatcom
Luna Camp
Dispersed · 8.5 mi · East Whatcom
2 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in East Whatcom share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.2 mi
Sourdough Camp
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · North Cascades National Park
- 2.3 mi
Thunder Point
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · Ross Lake National Recreation Area
- 2.3 mi
Hidden Cove
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · Ross Lake National Recreation Area
- 2.4 mi
Buster Brown
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · Ross Lake National Recreation Area
- 3.1 mi
Pierce Mountain Camp
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · North Cascades National Park
- 4.8 mi
Green Point
East Whatcom, WA · On National Park Service land · Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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