Austin Pass Picnic Area
Located in Heather Meadows, this picnic area provides views of mountains, sub-alpine vegetation and occasional wildlife. Parking is abundant and includes spaces for large busses and RVs. The Heather Meadows Visitor Center and hiking trails for all abilities can be accessed from the picnic area.
Learn more about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests.
General Information
Black bears frequent the area. Food and scented items need to be stored in a secure manner. Bear-proof garbage cans are located in the parking area.
Maps:
• Green Trails: Mt. Shusksan #14
• USGS: Shuksan Arm
• USFS: Mt. Baker Ranger District and Mt. Baker Wilderness
Late Summer - Fall
Day Use Only
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
No camping. No fires, except self-contained, carry-in devices such as stoves or charcoal grills. No snowmobiles. Dogs must be leashed within the developed recreation area of Heather Meadows.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
$5/day/vehicle
Address: 10091 Mt. Baker Highway Glacier, WA 98244
Phone: (360) 599-2714
Hours: Friday-Sunday 8 - 4:30, all passes and permits available. Thursday 8-4:30, Military, Access, 4th Grade Passes, and Forest Product Permits NOT available on Thursdays. Closed Monday-Wednesday
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.85551111
Longitude: -121.681775
Elevation
4,400 feet
Directions
From Glacier, travel 22.3 miles east on the Mt. Baker Highway SR 542. The picnic area is located on the northwest side of the highway near mile post 55. Turn right at the Austin Pass Picnic Area sign, and then right again for closest parking to the tables.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
