Newhalem Creek Campground

About Newhalem Creek Campground

Overview Newhalem Creek Campground requires reservations during the peak season, from late May through early September of each year. Important changes to booking windows: To better serve visitors, Newhalem Creek Campground will release campsites in two staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance and 7 days in advance. A and C loop campsites are available for reservations 6 months in advance. B loop campsites are available for reservations 7 days in advance. Group sites remain on the same booking window and are available 12 months in advance. Any sites not reserved during the peak season are available same-day as first-come, first-served for 1 night only and can only be claimed in person at the campground. Newhalem Creek Campground may be open on as first-come, first-served after the peak season ends until the campground closes for the year, typically in mid to late September. The campground consists of 107 individual campsites in loops A, B, and C, an additional loop with 2 group campsites, and 4 drive-in picnic sites. The campground can accommodate a variety of camping, whether it is drive-to or walk-in tent camping or sites that accommodate RV camping. The North Cascades Visitor Center is a half mile by trail or road and operates seasonally, typically from May to September. The campground is surrounded by forested short, informative hikes that connect to the town of Newhalem. Recreation Campers can enjoy easy access to several of the Newhalem area hiking trails and connect to the town of Newhalem, Washington. Fishing is allowed in the Skagit River with a Washington State Fishing license. The nearest location to purchase a license is outside of the park in the town of Marblemount. Follow Washington State Fishing Regulations when recreating. Black bears are active in this campground and the surrounding trails. Be aware of your surroundings while hiking, picnicking, and camping. Use the provided bear boxes in your campsite to st

How to Get There

Newhalem Creek Campground is located at milepost 120 on State Route 20. From Burlington, WA, drive 60 miles (97 km) east on State Route 20. From Twisp, WA, drive 82 miles (132 km) west on State Route 20.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Newhalem Creek Campground

Heading to Newhalem Creek Campground? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)