Thornton Lake Camp
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Thornton Lake Camp open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name Thornton Lake Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Cascade River Road Closure
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
As of · Source: NPS · North Cascades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- Stephen Mather WildernessNorth Cascades National Park
Thornton Lake Camp is a campground in Washington.
Local outfitters
- Skagit River Woods Camping Country Club29 mi away
- Triangle Recreation Camp44 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Thornton Lake Camp
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 32°
18 wet · 4 snow
Feb
44° / 33°
16 wet · 3 snow
Mar
49° / 35°
18 wet · 2 snow
Apr
58° / 39°
16 wet
May
66° / 46°
14 wet
Jun
70° / 50°
12 wet
Jul
78° / 54°
7 wet
Aug
79° / 54°
7 wet
Sep
71° / 50°
11 wet
Oct
57° / 44°
17 wet
Nov
45° / 37°
20 wet · 1 snow
Dec
39° / 33°
19 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newhalem, WA, 4.1 mi away at 525 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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