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Douglas Fir Campground

1 mi northeast of Glacier, WA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Douglas Fir Campground

Situated on the banks of North Fork Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Douglas Fir Campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities popular in the north Cascades Mountains in Washington. The campground provides a prime location for hiking and picnicking in summer and early fall. Horseshoe Bend Trail is an easy forest hike along the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, highlighting old-growth forests, gushing whitewater and forest wildflowers. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts put in at the trailhead, and experienced kaykers can be seen on rapids as the trail follows the North Fork of the Nooksack River upstream past a stunning view of Church Mountain. Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of trails near the campground and in the surrounding Mt. Baker Wilderness area. One of the most popular hikes in the Mt.…

  • Fees: [View Recreation.gov for Fee…
  • Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
  • Where: 1 mi northeast of Glacier, WA · 48.90266, -121.91195

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birdingClimbingHistory & culture

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

40°
30°Jan
43°
30°Feb
48°
33°Mar
55°
36°Apr
62°
42°May
66°
47°Jun
73°
51°Jul
73°
50°Aug
67°
46°Sep
55°
40°Oct
44°
34°Nov
38°
30°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Horseshoe BendHikingat camp1.4 mi
Upper Horseshoe Kayak LaunchHiking1.7 mi0.1 mi
Boyd InterpretiveHiking2.2 mi0.3 mi
Church MountainHiking2.3 mi4.3 mi
Skyline DivideHorse2.7 mi5.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 8.7 mi
Propane: 7.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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