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Lake Dorothy

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National Park Service

A Northwestt Forest Pass (daily/annual) is required for entrance to Dorothy Lake. view more information here: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/passes#northwest-forest-pass-details

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Location

Lake Dorothy is located in Washington

Coordinates

47.58646786954597 N
121.38197509296202 W

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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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C M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2019

Great for early backpackers

I first went on this hike when I was in my early teens. Been back several times since. It’s a really great area with a reasonable hike-in. The lake is ice cold, which is nice if you’re just finished a hot hike in. There are some areas sort of cleared for camping, that have clearly been used before. You can hike on from Dorothy to another lake further up the trail (Bear Lake if memory serves me). There’s a a rustic open toilet in the bushes, but there’s no privacy. Not news for experienced backpackers, but a shocker if you’re new to it.

Olwyn L.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Peaceful Alpine lake camping.

Easy stair stopped trail; a bit harder with a 40# pack. Lots of camp sites to choose from, but the one on the far shore of the lake is my fav. Great for groups. Primitive toilets along the way. Bring bug repellant. The flies are abysmal.

SiteLook for old wooden arrow signs or cairns. Some site are a lot more visible

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