Campground · North Cascades National Park
Backcountry camp two miles beyond High Bridge.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
North Cascades Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for North Cascades National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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High Bridge: River Gorge and Ranger Station“High Bridge is coming up, with the Stehekin River rushing through a rocky gorge below. Stop for the river view even if you’re not heading out on a hike.”
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Guide
High Bridge Campground is a backcountry overnight stop in the upper Stehekin Valley, about two miles beyond the High Bridge shuttle turnaround along the dirt road. It is a separate destination from the bridge and ranger station, so don't stop at the shuttle area and assume you've reached camp.
Stehekin has no road connection to the outside. In peak season the public shuttle turns around at High Bridge; arrange how you'll cover the final two miles before setting out. A backcountry permit is required. During peak season, obtain it before arriving in Stehekin; from October through May, the self-permit station is outside Golden West Visitor Center.
Basic facilities include a vault toilet and picnic tables, but a potable-water supply isn't confirmed. Bring food and a way to treat water, and plan for a remote backcountry stay.
Wildlife
101 sightingsMountain GoatMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
70 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
20 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
77 sightingsSooty GrouseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
23 sightingsWhite-tailed PtarmiganMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
75 sightingsWestern ToadMost seen around 8 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across North Cascades. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
EasyAgnes Gorge Trail5 mi · 3 hr · At the trailheadAn easy forest walk to a narrow gorge and waterfall.
ChallengingMcGregor Mountain Trail15 mi · 12 hr · 0.1 mi awayA punishing climb to Heaton Camp and far-reaching Stehekin views.
EasyOld Wagon Trail to Bridge Creek Camp5.3 mi · 3 hr · 0.1 mi awayA gentle one-way walk through cedar groves to Bridge Creek Camp.
ChallengingAgnes Creek Trail10.3 mi · 8 hr · 0.1 mi awayA long walk through cedar forest to two creek cascades.
ModerateHoward Lake Trail2.8 mi · 2.5 hr · 0.1 mi awayClimb to water lilies, dragonflies and a beaver lodge.
ModerateUpper Stehekin Valley Trail7 mi · 4 hr · 3.6 mi awayA remote old road connects two backcountry camps in Stehekin Valley.
ChallengingGoode Ridge Trail10 mi · 9 hr · 4 mi awaySteep ridge climb to an old lookout with wide Cascade views.
ChallengingPark Creek Trail to Park Creek Pass8 mi · 7 hr · 4.8 mi awayA remote 8-mile climb to a pass between Logan and Buckner
Sight · 0.1 mi awayHigh BridgeA remote Stehekin River gorge view at a historic ranger station.
Campground · 0.7 mi awayTumwater CampA backcountry night along Stehekin’s upper valley routes.
Lodging · 2.4 mi awayStehekin Valley RanchA remote stay nine miles up-valley with meals and transport included.
Campground · 3.6 mi awayBridge Creek CampA river confluence camp for the trails beyond Stehekin.Parkwolf’s North Cascades ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
