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Dagger Lake Stock Campground

Dagger Lake Stock Campground is a backcountry camping area located at 5,510 feet elevation near Dagger Lake in North Cascades National Park, accessible via a 6. 7-mile hike from the Bridge Creek Trailhead off Highway 20 or a shorter 4.

8-mile route from Twisp River Road. The campground offers one stock camp and one hiker camp near the shallow lake's edge, surrounded by tamarack trees and mountain peaks, with a backcountry permit required for overnight stays.

Note that mosquitoes are prevalent during bug season, so bring repellent and long sleeves; the area is also popular for fishing and provides access to nearby Stiletto Lake for further exploration.


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