The Tribe is a community of Coast Salish peoples descended from groups and bands originating from the Skagit and Samish River valleys, coastal areas surrounding nearby bays and waters, and numerous islands including Fidalgo, Camano, Whidbey and the San Juan Islands. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is a federally recognized Indian Tribe that occupies the Swinomish Indian Reservation on Puget Sound in Washington State. Personal watercraft (defined as small, normally jet powered vessels which the operator sits astraddle or stands upon) are not allowed on Ross Lake Reservoir.Tribal Communities Swinomish Indian Tribal Community At lower water levels these stumps are exposed. Waterskiing is not advisable because of the amount of woody debris and numerous stumps that are just below the surface of the water when the lake is full. Water levels may rise by 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) or more per day during spring freshet. The edge of the lake is normally below the international border until sometime in June. Boaters should be aware that water in the reservoir is low during spring, fall and winter and may change rapidly at any time as Ross Lake is a hydroelectric reservoir. Boats can be left in the water or on the beach overnight at owner’s risk. There is a single wide cement boat launch at International Point day-use area. The Silver Skagit Road is not plowed during the winter and develops significant potholes during this time.īC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only)įor information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page. The gates to each campground are closed and locked during the winter months (October to May).

There are no winter camping opportunities offered in this park.

The closest store and pay phone are in Hope, approximately 60 km away.

There is no cell phone service after the first few kilometers on the Silver Skagit Road.

There is parking available for two vehicles at each site.

There are no sites in this park with electrical, water or sewer hookups.Cash is the only form of payment accepted onsite. If there are no staff to direct you to a campsite, choose an unreserved site with no camping receipt posted on the campsite number post staff will come around to collect fees. There are three frontcountry campgrounds in this park: Silvertip Campground at 42 km (43 sites), Ross Lake Campground at 60 km (88 sites) and Whitworth Horse Campground at 54 km that has 11 pull-through sites with corrals/hitching posts. Reservations are accepted at Ross Lake, and first come, first served campsites are also available. This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites.

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