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Newhalem Creek Campground

North Cascades National Park, Washington

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It is off-season. Newhalem Creek Campground is closed until May 21, 2027

National Park Service closes this campground on September 29, 2026 and reopens it on May 21, 2027.

ClosedSeptember 29, 2026 – May 21, 2027

OpenReopens May 21, 2027

National Park Service says: “Winter Newhalem Creek Campground”

As of October 2026, Newhalem Creek Campground is a campground in North Cascades National Park, Washington with 107 campsites. Newhalem Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Newhalem Creek Campground is located at 48.6750° N, 121.2611° W.

people allowed on 105 of 107 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 30

Newhalem Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 30 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Newhalem Creek Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Newhalem Creek Campground

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Standard 105
Group 2
Accessible 2
Hookups 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife.

All sites at Newhalem Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
001	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
002	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
004	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
005	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
006	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
007	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
008	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
009	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
010	Loop A	Standard	8	-	Accessible
011	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
012	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
013	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
014	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
015	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
016	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
017	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
018	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
019	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
020	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
021	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
022	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
023	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
024	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
025	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
118	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
119	Loop A	Standard	8	Electric	-
120	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
121	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
122	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
123	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
124	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
125	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
126	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
127	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
128	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
129	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
130	Loop A	Standard	8	-	-
028	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
029	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
030	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
031	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
032	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
033	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
034	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
035	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
036	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
037	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
038	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
039	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
040	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
041	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
042	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
043	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
044	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
045	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
046	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
047	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
048	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
049	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
050	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
051	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
052	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
054	Loop B	Standard	8	-	-
070	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
071	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
072	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
073	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
074	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
075	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
077	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
078	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
079	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
080	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
081	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
082	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
083	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
084	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
085	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
086	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
087	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
088	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
089	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
090	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
091	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
092	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
094	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
095	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
097	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
098	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
099	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
100	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
101	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
102	Loop C	Standard	8	-	Accessible
103	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
104	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
105	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
106	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
108	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
109	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
110	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
111	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
112	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
113	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
114	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
116	Loop C	Standard	8	-	-
A	NewHalem Group Sites	Group	30	-	-
B	NewHalem Group Sites	Group	30	-	-

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 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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.

Rules and notices at Newhalem Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Newhalem Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it to make spaces available for others. You can contact the park at 360-854-7301 to assist with changes for a reservation or to notify about a late arrival.

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.

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Newhalem Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Newhalem Creek Campground?

Newhalem Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Newhalem Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Newhalem Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Newhalem Creek Campground have?

Newhalem Creek Campground has 107 campsites.