Glacier Public Service Center
The Glacier Public Service Center on the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, State Route 542, serves visitors headed into the northern reaches of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and North Cascades National Park. Civilian Conservation Corps built the center in 1938, which is representative of the Cascadian style of architecture. It is listed on the federal register of historic places.
Current operations include 24-hour self-service outdoor information, restrooms, picnic tables and staffed visitor services on a seasonal schedule. Visitors can buy books, maps and other sales items including federal recreation passes during open hours.
Location:
10091 Mt. Baker Hwy
Glacier, WA 98244
Operating Hours:
Seasonal
current hours
Phone Number:
(360) 599-9572
Driving Directions:
From northern Bellingham off of Interstate 5, drive east 34 miles on the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542).
Helpful links:
Whatcom County
City of Bellingham
City of Sedro-Woolley
Alerts & Warnings
- Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!
- Franklin Falls Sno-Park Opening for Winter 2024/25!
- Road to Artist Point Closed for the Season!
- Vault toilets at many locations now closed for the season.
- Lake 22 Trail Closure Extended
- Some Trails Still Closed due to Fire Activity
- PCT between Mica Lake and Suiattle Pass and Suiattle River Rd all Open!
- Campfire, Shooting and Other Restrictions Have been Lifted!
- Emergency Closure of Carbon River Bridge!
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- Camping Restrictions
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions