Colonial Creek Campground, North Cascades National Park, Washington

 Welcome to the North Cascades National Park. This is one of the most beautiful places in Washington state but a couple warnings. #1- If you get car sick, take some meds or be the driver and #2 Plan to take some time to enjoy the beauty of this area. If you are making it a day drive or part of the mountain loop drive, take your time and check out some of the overlooks. They are worth it.  We decided to make it a weekend camping trip and loved every minute of it. When you start up the highway you follow this amazingly beautiful river for a spell until you get to Ross and Diablo lakes. The color is absolutely gorgeous.

There are numerous waterfalls and overlooks along this curvy road.

You can check out the Ross Learning center. Just fair warning the roadway is narrow and you cross over a dam so if heights is an issue beware.

The campground we chose was the Colonial Creek campground. The campground is in old growth and absolutely stunning! It is definitely more suited for tent or small trailer camping as quarters are tight. But for as close as everyone was it was still a quiet and relaxing experience.

The wildlife is to be expected blue jays, squirrels and chipmunks will raid your camp if you leave anything out and the possibility of larger wildlife is there so be aware and store food in the lockers available.

If you are into hikes there are quite a few throughout the area. Two of these hikes are based out of this campground. 

If you are looking for a beautiful area to get away to, or a gorgeous drive this would be an excellent choice.