Newhalem Creek Campground - North Cascades National Park

Newhalem Creek Campground is located in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, right off State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway).

 

 

Newhalem Creek Campground - North Cascades National Park

Campers will appreciate that the Newhalem Campground is a short walking distance to the North Cascades Visitor Center and a couple of its hiking trails. This means you can park at your campsite and then not have to worry about finding a parking space at the visitor center!

The campground is also located along the Skagit River, the largest river that flows into the Puget Sound Area. This river provides critical habitat for all species of pacific salmon. Make sure to check with the visitor center and see if you are at the right time of year to potentially see salmon returning back up the river. If so, make sure to go to the salmon-viewing station along the river loop trail in the town of Newhalem.

The campground has great cover and is located in a lush forest surrounded by Western Hemlock, Douglas-Fir, and the incredible smell of Western Redcedar!

I would highly suggest trying to get a reservation in loops A or B as there are more trees and understory that will give you a buffer between sites.

You can tell that there was a fire at one point in loop C, and there is much less understory. This means it is easier to see and hear your neighbors. Of course, on the bright side, you would see more sunlight.

Don't forget that there are great canoeing and Kayaking opportunities on Diablo Lake and epic hiking trails like Thunder Creek Trail, Cascade Pass, and Thunder Knob Trail, which is a 3.6-mile trail with epic views and crosses several forest types in the area!

• Make sure to check the National Park Service Website for any alerts of wildfires, road closures, and if any campfire bans are in effect before making reservations and before you visit North Cascades National Park. This park has a high-elevation mountain pass, snowy winter conditions in the winter and the potential for extreme wildfires in the summer.

North Cascades National Park Entrance Fee

North Cascades does not require an entrance fee and is a fee-free park. Camping fees still apply.

If you are planning a National Park vacation including all of Washington's National Parks, perhaps you may wish to purchase an annual National Park Pass called the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass which also covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.

The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy on REI.com and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

Newhalem Creek Campground Map

 

Newhalem Creek Campground Camping Fees

Campsite Cost:

Nightly Rate/Fee - $24/night for reservations.

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $ 12.00

Newhalem Creek Group Sites: $75.00

Newhalem Creek Campground Reservations

Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? online at www.recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Campsites are reservable up to six months in advance.

Are there any First-Come, first-served campsites available? Yes.

Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis when the campsite placard reads "OPEN". A First-come, first-served group must leave a site when a reservation is scheduled to arrive.

For First-come, first-served sites, first, select a site and leave something to show occupancy. Then, return to register. Go back and clip the registration tag on the post in the campsite and set up camp.

Campground Information

Season: Newhalem Creek Campground is open seasonally, typically from late May to mid-September each year.

Number of Sites: 107

Number of Group campsites: 2

Campground Address:

Newhalem Creek Campground

C/O North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Latitude/Longitude:

Location in the park: Located south of SR 20 at milepost 120. 14 miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop just west of the town of Newhalem.

Newhalem Creek Campground Amenities

Bathrooms Available: Flush toilets are available seasonally.

Hot Showers: No

Laundry: No

Is there WIFI available? no

Is there Cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, cell service varies depending on your carrier. No service provider provides good/reliable service that I know of in North Cascades. I have t-mobile and had poor service, but I know others with verizon, and at&t had better luck.

Campground Host on site: Yes, there is a seasonal camp host.

Firewood: Firewood is available outside of the park in Newhalem.

Is there a food storage locker/ Bear Boxes in the site/area: Yes

Dump Station: Yes, seasonal

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Is there a fire pit/Fire ring available in the site? Yes

Is there a Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Potable Water: Yes, seasonal

RV Camping at Newhalem Creek Campground

RV Length: Max RV Length is 50 feet. Driveway lengths for RVs vary (see www.recreation.gov for lengths).

Generators: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Dump Station: Yes, Seasonal

Hookups: No

How to get to Campground

Located south of SR 20 at milepost 120. 14 miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop just west of the town of Newhalem.

 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8 people, 3 tents and 2 vehicles limit per campsite.

The number of cars per campsite: 2 vehicles

Checkout time: 12 pm

Quiet Hours: 10 p to 6 am

Pets Allowed:

Pets must be on a maximum 6-foot leash in the campground.

Pick up waste after your pet and put it in a receptacle.

Do not leave pets unattended.

Pets are not allowed on trails in North Cascades National Park.

Pets are allowed on trails Pets are allowed on trails in Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the PCT.

Don't forget to Pack

Insect Repellent

Camp Chairs

Camping Water Jug

Camping Games

Lodging Options

Lodging options outside the park from both the West and East sides of the park

From the West end of the park in Concrete, WA.

Mt. Baker Hotel—This is a 2.5-star, 8-room hotel with Air Conditioning, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. There is no elevator, some rooms are upstairs, and no pets are allowed.

On the east side of the Park is Winthrop, Wa.

Most people who drive through Winthrop end up stopping and spending some time here! Yes, this is a tourist town, and it has an undeniable appeal, with an old West feel and wooden walkways between buildings.

I personally really like Winthrop, especially the Old Schoolhouse Brewery. It has good food and pretty good beverages too! As far as Lodging goes, there are several options.

Sun Mountain Lodge is a popular hotel in the Winthrop area. It has a 4.5/5 star rating and breathtaking views of the North Cascades and the Methow Valley. The hotel includes free parking, free internet, a pool and fitness center, bicycle rentals, and more!

For a fun adventure, check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built-in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!

Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, New York, and Orlando.

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Make sure to check out all the National Parks in Washington, National Parks in Oregon, and National Parks in Idaho.

 

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