Washington / Whatcom County / Ross Lake National Recreation Area / North Cascades National Park Complex

Newhalem Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from late May through early September with required reservations during peak season. After peak season ends in early September, it may remain open first-come, first-served until closure in mid to late September.

About

Newhalem Creek Campground is a well-developed facility within Ross Lake National Recreation Area, offering 107 individual campsites in loops A, B, and C, plus 2 group sites that accommodate up to 30 people each. The campground is situated in a dense forest of western redcedar, western hemlock, and Douglas-fir, with red huckleberries and native vegetation throughout. Located near both Newhalem Creek and the Skagit River, the largest river flowing into Puget Sound, the campground provides access to seasonal salmon viewing areas along the River Loop Trail. The campground features a mix of drive-in and walk-in tent sites, with many sites capable of accommodating RVs and trailers up to 50 feet. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and most have tent pads. Bear-resistant food lockers are provided at each site due to active black bear presence. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, a dump station, trash and recycling service, and paved roads and driveways. Two ADA-accessible drive-in campsites are available. The campground has no showers or electrical hookups. The North Cascades Visitor Center is located half a mile away by trail or road, offering exhibits, passport stamps, a park film, and a park store. The town of Newhalem, one mile east, provides the nearest services. A network of short, interpretive hiking trails connects the campground to both the visitor center and town, offering easy access to explore the forested landscape and river corridor.

Directions

Located at milepost 120 on State Route 20, 14 miles east of Marblemount and 60 miles east of Burlington. From Burlington, drive 60 miles east on SR 20. From Twisp, drive 82 miles west on SR 20. The campground entrance is on the south side of the highway, just west of the town of Newhalem.

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