We offer Truck Portage between Diablo Lake and Ross Lake for small vessels. Launch vessels on Diablo Lake at the Colonial Creek Campground. Travel 5 miles to the end of Diablo Lake and park your vessel in the gravel area just north of the second boat dock on the east side of the lake. Walk north on the gravel road a short distance to the Ross Powerhouse and call us from the phone (dial 18-31974) in the gray box on the building. Recomended times to call are between 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.'

Water Taxis are for hikers to/from trailheads on Ross Lake. The fares below are for the boat trip (not a per person cost). We can transport a maximum of 6 passengers on one trip. Please call us at (206) 386-4437 to make water taxi reservations. When meeting a water taxi bound for a trailhead, hike down from Highway 20. Advance reservations and prepayment are required for the water taxis from trailheads on the lake to the gravel road (have a car waiting for you at milepost 134 on Highway 20).

Backcountry camping permits are required and can be obtained free at the Marblemount Ranger Station (360-873-4590) on your way here. We are available to provide portages and water taxis seven days a week 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.