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Winter Activities along the Skagit River
Release Date: Dec 8, 2014
US Forest Service
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Contact: Tanya Kitterman Office: 360-854-2630
Winter Activities along the Skagit River
View Eagles, Learn about Salmon and More
Thanks to abundant runs of wild salmon, the Skagit River watershed boasts one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Each year the Skagit River sees the return of hundreds of eagles taking advantage of the winter salmon runs. Join in on an interpretive hike, hatchery tour or guest speaker programs to see and learn more about the bald eagles and the Skagit River watershed ecosystem.
Activities start in December and continue through February.
Eagle Watcher Viewing Locations & Information - Saturdays & Sundays; 10am-3pm;Dec. 13 – Jan. 31
Along State Route 20 - Mt. Baker Ranger District
Join the Mt. Baker Ranger District at one of three stops along Highway 20 to learn and enjoy bald eagles. Forest Service staff and volunteers will be stationed at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Milepost 100 and Marblemount Fish Hatchery to provide information and eagle viewing opportunities.
Guided Interpretive Walks
Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center - Saturdays & Sundays; 11am; Dec. 20 – Jan. 31
Howard Miller Steelhead Park - 52809 Rockport Park Road Rockport, WA 98283
Join the Forest Service and trained naturalists for a guided eagle ecology walk near the Skagit River. The Interpretive Center also offers guest speakers each weekend, a warm fire, refreshments and a gift shop. All programs are free of charge.
Rockport State Park: Fridays - Sundays; 10am - 2 pm; Dec. 5 – Feb. 15
51095 Hwy 20 Rockport, WA 98283
Join trained naturalists at Rockport State Park for a guided hike to learn about old growth forests, eagle habitat and more. ADA accessible trail available. Visit the Discovery Center to participate in a crafts activity and warm up by the crackling fire. Refreshments provided.
*WA State Discover Pass required
Marblemount Fish Hatchery Tours – Saturdays & Sundays; 11am to 3pm; Dec. 7 – Feb. 1
Marblemount Fish Hatchery - 8319 Fish Hatchery Road Marblemount, WA 98267
Tour the fish hatchery with Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group and learn about the salmon life cycle, hatchery operations, habitat needs of salmon and other local wildlife. You might get a chance to view bald eagles as well.
Tours are free of charge.
Visitors Centers
Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
Open Saturdays & Sundays; 10am-4pm: Dec. – Jan. and weekdays; 10am-4pm: Dec. 29 – Jan. 2
Howard Miller Steelhead Park - 52809 Rockport Park Road Rockport, WA 98283
Rockport State Park
Open Fridays - Sundays; 10am - 2 pm; Dec. 5 – Feb. 15
Rockport State Park - 51095 Hwy 20 Rockport, WA 98283
Marblemount Fish Hatchery
Open Daily; 8am – 4:30pm
8319 Fish Hatchery Road Marblemount, WA 98267
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