Newhalem Creek Campground

North Cascades National Park

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.

Newhalem Creek Campground has accessible facilities that provide flush toilets, drinking water, dump station, trash/recycling, paved roads, and campsite driveways.   

Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and most sites have tent pads. 

Need to Know

• This campground is located within a hydroelectric project. A warning system is in place to notify campers of high water. See entrance area or campground staff for specific information upon arrival.

• Wildlife frequents the area. All food must be stored in animal-resistant food lockers or hard-sided vehicles until use.

• There are no shower facilities or electrical hookups available.

• Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.

• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

• Individual campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site. 

• Group campsite occupancy is limited to 30 people, eight large tents, and eight vehicles per site.

• Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a walk-up basis. For more information on camping in the North Cascades visit, www.nps.gov/noca. 

• No Show Policy: If you do not arrive at a campground or cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. On-site personnel may not be able to assist with reservations or cancellations. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it to make space available for others.

• Refund Policy  

  Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.

  Fees: Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.

  Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check.

  Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile.

  Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.

Natural Features

Newhalem Creek Campground is a forested campground surrounded by western redcedar, western hemlock, Douglas-fir, red huckleberries, and other native vegetation. 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 which return to the river seasonally. There are salmon-viewing areas along the River Loop Trail and in the town of Newhalem. 

Nearby Attractions

The North Cascades Visitor Center is one-half mile (1 km) away and operates seasonally, typically from May to September. Campers can find passport stamps, exhibits, park film, park store, and much more.   

The campground is surrounded by forested short, informative hikes that connect to the North Cascades Visitor Center and the town of Newhalem, Washington, one mile (2 km) east. 

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 store coolers, cookware, and other odorants when not in use. If you encounter a bear around the campground or on a trail, inform campground staff or go to the North Cascades Visitor Center and fill out a bear report. 

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (360) 854-7200

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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. 

Available Campsites

• Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 090, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 125, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 025, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 084, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 119, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 112, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 095, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B, Loop NewHalem Group Sites, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 080, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 108, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 114, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 128, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 091, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 113, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 102, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 082, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 083, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 098, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 105, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 085, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 121, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 045, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 118, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 104, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 110, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 120, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 052, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 089, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 103, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 122, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 079, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 086, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 092, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 126, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 106, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 111, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 109, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 087, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 129, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 081, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 130, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 074, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 116, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 123, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 101, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 100, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 088, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 097, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A, Loop NewHalem Group Sites, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 127, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 094, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 099, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 124, Loop Loop A, Type Hike To
• Site 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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