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Basic Information
![]() Newhalem Creek Campground is a comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem 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.
TOTAL SITES: 107 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 13 Walk to/Boat to: 13 Group: 2 Horse: 0 Other: 1 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. Toilet Types
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Weather The best weather for visiting the North Cascades generally occurs between mid-June and late September. Summer daytime temperatures average in the 70s F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind. The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90s F. Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite Reservation Fee Fee is per site per night, and includes a maximum of 2 vehicles, 8 people, and 3 tents. Fee also includes service charge from Recreation.gov reservation system. Check out time is 12 pm on day of departure. Closed in winter. $24.00 Newhalem Creek Campground Group Campsite Reservation Fee Reservations can be made through recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. Maximum of 25 people per site. Potable water, dump station, garbage/recycling service, and flush toilets provided. No showers or hook-ups. Each site has a covered pavilion with picnic tables and barbecue grill. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available outside the park. Closed in winter. $75.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Newhalem Creek Campgroundc/o North Cascades National Park Service Complex Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Physical Address Newhalem Creek Campground`c/o North Cascades National Park Service Complex Milepost 120 SR 20 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Directions Located south of SR 20 at mile post 120. Fourteen miles (23 km) east of Marblemount, 73 miles (117 km) west of Winthrop just west of the town of Newhalem.Regulations Campsites are considered occupied only when fee has been paid. Payment must be paid within 24 hours of leaving the campsite or reaching cell service. Sites may not be reserved for others. Reservations are required during the peak season for all campgrounds from late May through early September of each year. Individual campsite reservations are released in two different booking windows of 6 months in advance or 7 days in advance. Group campsite reservations are released 12 months in advance. Campsites can be reserved online or over the phone. To reserve campsites over the phone, call recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - There are 2 ADA accessible drive-in campsites. Wheelchair Access - There are 2 wheelchair accessible campsites available near restrooms. RV & Trailer Information - Many RV and trailer sites available of various sizes. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 50 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 50 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. |
Last updated: January 26, 2022