Douglas Fir Campground
This campground is situated in the forest along the North Fork Nooksack River. Tall Douglas Fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock trees provide abundant shade. Guided river rafting and white water kayaking opportunities are available on the river. A day use picnic shelter provides a space for groups to gather and recreate.
A short trail, Horseshoe Bend, #687 is accessible from the campground.
For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation
At a Glance
Reservations: | You can reserve this campground through the National Recreation Reservation System. |
---|---|
Fees: | View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and for open season dates. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Closest Towns: | Glacier, Washington |
Water: | Hand pump wells |
Restroom: | vault toilets |
Passes: |
|
Operated By: | concessionaire |
Information Center: | Mt. Baker Ranger District - Glacier Public Service Center |
General Information
Directions:From Glacier, travel 2.5 miles east on Mt. Baker Highway SR542. The campground is located on the west side of the highway, just after crossing the North Fork Nooksack River near mile post 35.
General Notes:
A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. 18 of the 30 sites are reservable, as is the historic, CCC built day-use picnic shelter. The day-use picnic area requires a $5 fee that is separate from the Recreation Pass.
A launch site for rafts and kayaks is available on the North Fork Nooksack River, under the highway bridge from the campground. Garbage service is available on site. It is 2.5 miles west to the small community of Glacier, WA for groceries, firewood and other conveniences.
Accessibility:
See video
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | A historic day-use picnic shelter and 29 tent/trailer sites |
No. of Accessible sites | 9 wheelchair accessible sites |
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- 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!
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Camping Restrictions
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions