Overview
Newhalem Campground is a comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem, Washington and the Skagit River. It is surrounded by forests that that can be explored through the area's many hiking trails. The campground has individual campsites as well as two group sites. It is private and secluded, yet the town, a visitor center and other amenities are only a short walk away.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Food Storage Locker
(37 of 107 campsites have Food Storage Locker)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0.1mi)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 8)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(105 of 107 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Site Access
(Majority of the campsites have drive in)
Natural Features
The campground is forested with western redcedar, western hemlock, Douglas-fir, wild red huckleberries, and other native shrubs. Nearby is Newhalem Creek and the Skagit River. The river is the largest river that flows into the Puget Sound area and provides critical habitat for all species of Pacific salmon; there is a salmon-viewing station located near the group campsites. The river drains cold, clean glacial melt-water from the mountains of British Columbia and northern Washington. Bald eagles return to its shores every winter.
Recreation
Visitors can walk to several of Newhalem's hiking trails from the facility, such as the River Loop Trail, Trail of the Cedars and Rock Shelter Trail. The creek and river are popular for fishing, though there is no boating access from the campground. Both grizzly and black bears inhabit the area, so caution must be taken while hiking, picnicking or camping.Campers who wish to learn more about the area can attend interpretive programs, or participate in a variety of tours, which can be booked at the Skagit Information Center in town. Visitors can walk to town of Newhalem via a mile-long trail along the river. Those staying in the group campsites are also a half-mile away from the North Cascades Visitor Center.
Permitted Equipment
rv-N/A
tent-N/A
trailer-N/A
vehicle-N/A
camper van-N/A
pickup camper-N/A
pop up camper-N/A
Nearby Attractions
The town of Newhalem is within a short walking distance from the campsites.