Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
551 ft
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
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.
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.
Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite First-Come, First-Served Fee
Fee is per site per night; fees are paid through pay.gov at tinyurl.com/NOCACamping. Campsite occupancy limits include a maximum of 2 vehicles, 8 people, and 3 tents. Check out time is 12 pm on day of departure. Campsites are first-come, first-served once reservations end the first week of September and until the campground closes for the season.
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Wed
61°F
Chance Light Rain
6 mph SW
Thu
71°F
Sunny
1 to 7 mph WSW
Fri
76°F
Sunny
1 to 9 mph NNW
Sat
82°F
Sunny
7 mph NNE
Sun
88°F
Sunny
3 to 8 mph N
Mon
89°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 8 mph W
Tue
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
3 to 14 mph SW