National Park
~3 hr from Seattle
Newhalem Creek Campground
Partially open North Cascades campground with Loops A and B first-come through September 27; many RV sites fit equipment up to 50 feet.
Partially open North Cascades campground with Loops A and B first-come through September 27; many RV sites fit equipment up to 50 feet.
Newhalem Creek has 107 total campsites, including tent-only, walk-in, group, and drive-in inventory. NPS says many RV and trailer sites accept equipment up to 50 feet and that there are no hookups. Loop C closed September 14, 2026; Loops A and B remain first-come through September 27. Drinking water, trash service, flush toilets, and the dump station are seasonal. Check the current NPS camping page and SR 20 conditions before travel.
Newhalem Creek sits in the lower Skagit River canyon at the gateway to North Cascades National Park, where glacier-clad peaks rise abruptly from dense temperate rainforest in one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in North America. The North Cascades contain more active glaciers than any range in the contiguous United States — over 300 glaciers by count — and their meltwater feeds the Skagit River, which supports the largest winter bald eagle concentration in the lower 48 states. The Skagit River's fall Chinook salmon run draws hundreds of eagles to the valley each January and February, making the Newhalem area one of the most reliable eagle-watching destinations in the Pacific Northwest.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
Loop C is closed for the season. For travel through September 27, use only an available first-come site in Loops A or B and confirm the exact parking spur for your equipment; NPS lists a campground maximum of 50 feet but site sizes vary.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Sedro-Woolley, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 10 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 30 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 42 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 30 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 12 mi |
Stock up in Sedro-Woolley, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
Ready to book?
Loops A and B are first-come through September 27, 2026; Loop C is closed for the season. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.