Camping at Washington Pass

[keithrobine]

I camped in the valley for the one previous trip to the Pass, however is it possible/ok to camp up high, say in the basin underneath the west faces of the Early Winter Spires? I was thinking this would be most efficient if doing several routes over a couple/three days. Anyone done that?

 

Thanks, Keith

[Drederek]

If 1 or 2 parties a week or so did this it might be OK. If many parties did this that whole area would look like the approach to the Beckey route on LB. I'm sure people do this but it doesn't seem like a good idea.

[DirtyHarry]

How 'bout camping at Blue Lake or somewhere near the basin thats just a bit out of the way and inconspicuous.

[fern]

there is a posted camping exclusion for Blue Lake. 1/4 mile around or something. There is a sign at the parking lot.

[DirtyHarry]

That's what I said, don't camp at Blue Lake.

[goatboy]

I've done it. It's great. But the point about doing so in a non-impactful, inconspicuous way is well-taken.