Blue Lake Trailhead
This trailhead gives access to Blue Lake trail. This trailhead is located directly off of North Cascades Highway (State Highway 20). The parking area is paved with about 20 designated parking spots, including one accessible parking spot. The parking is often full. If you choose to park outside the designated parking area, park outside the fog line along the highway. There is an accessible vault toilet.
General Information
- No pack/saddle stock
- No motorized/mechanized travel.
- No overnight camping within 0.25 mile of the lake.
Day Use: $5/vehicle/day (cash/check/digital)
Recreation Passes honored: Digital Day Use Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Recreation Passes.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.51901
Longitude: -120.6742
Directions
From Winthrop, drive west on Highway 20 approximately 31.3 miles to milepost 162. The trailhead is 1/2-mile past milepost 162 on the south side of the Highway 20.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Yes
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
