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Shannon Creek Campground
16 mi northwest of Marblemount, WA · No signal at camp
About Shannon Creek Campground
Shannon Creek Campground is nestled along the western shore of Baker Lake in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the west side of the Cascades. The area is one of the most spectacular in the country, showcasing glacier-covered peaks, broad mountain meadows and old-growth forests. The surrounding area is a prime location for hiking, climbing, boating, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, and snowmobiling in the winter months. Baker Lake is a popular destination for boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for a number of fish species. The nearby Baker Lake and Baker River Trails are family friendly hikes that wind through majestic old growth Douglas Fir and western red cedar trees. The Baker Lake trail contours above the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake. The Baker River Trail leads to North Cascades National Park. Shannon…
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- Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi northwest of Marblemount, WA · 48.74038, -121.60053
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noisy Creek | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Baker Lake | Horse | 1.0 mi | 12.6 mi |
| Shuksan Lake | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Shannon Ridge | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Baker River | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Noisy Creek Campsites 0.9 mi
- Swift Creek Campground 2.8 mi
- Campsite · 14 mi N of Concrete 3 mi
- Park Creek Campground 3.1 mi
- Panorama Point Campground 3.5 mi
- Sulphide Creek Camp 4 mi