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Colonial Creek South Campground

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Colonial Creek South Campground is a remote, yet busy campground nestled in old growth forest on the south side of State Route 20 near mile marker 130.Ten walk-in, tent-only sites are available first-come, first-served in the winter (sites 64-73). Sites may be difficult to access in winter. Reservations required late May to September. Recreational opportunities include a fully accessible fishing pier and boat launch on Diablo Lake, as well as hiking opportunities on Thunder Creek and Thunder Knob trails.

Reservations are required during the peak season for all campgrounds from late May through early September of each year. Campsite reservations are released in two different booking windows of 6 months in advance or 7 days in advance. Campsites can be reserved online or over the phone. To reserve campsites over the phone, call recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777. For changes to reservations contact the park at 360-854-7301.

Published campsites

total Sites

93

group

0

horse

0

tent Only

19

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

19

other

3

Published camping fees

Colonial Creek Campground Summer Reservation Fee

$24 · Reservations can be made up to 6 months or 7 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by phone at (877) 444-6777. Check out time is 12:00 pm on the day of departure.

Colonial Creek South Campground Fall First-Come, First-Served Fee

$24 · Fee is per site per night; fees are paid through pay.gov at tinyurl.com/NOCACamping. Campsite occupancy limits include a maximum of 2 vehicles, 8 people, and 3 tents. Check out time is 12 pm on day of departure. Campsites are first-come, first-served once reservations end the first week of September until October when potable water and trash services are provided.

Colonial Creek South Campground Winter Fee

$0 · Ten sites #64 - #73 (walk-in, tent-only) remain open during winter season from October to late May with no water, services, or fees. Vault toilets are available. Please carry out all trash. Snow may be on ground during winter months.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - seasonal

toilets

Flush Toilets - seasonal; Vault Toilets - year round

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

Yes - seasonal

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

Yes - year round

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

There are three wheelchair accessible sites available in Colonial Creek North and South Campgrounds.

fire Stove Policy

Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

This campground is not large RV friendly. Large RVs can better be accommodated in Newhalem Creek Campground sites.

rv Max Length

36

trailer Max Length

36

ada Info

There are three ADA accessible sites available in Colonial Creek North and South Campgrounds.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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