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Washington · Dispersed / primitive
Mackinaw Shelter
23 mi northeast of Baring, WA · No signal at camp
Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jul–Augbest months
About Mackinaw Shelter
- Where: 23 mi northeast of Baring, WA · 48.03088, -121.19341
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Weather by month
32°24°Jan
35°24°Feb
40°26°Mar
46°30°Apr
54°36°May
58°40°Jun
67°47°Jul
68°48°Aug
60°43°Sep
48°35°Oct
36°28°Nov
31°23°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
See Mackinaw Shelter from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Sauk | Horse | at camp | 8.5 mi |
| Pct: Mbs Darrington | Horse | 1.1 mi | 103.5 mi |
| Pilot Ridge | Horse | 1.8 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Johnson Mtn | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Blue Lake High | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 1.0 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: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.