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Maple Grove Campsites are located on Baker Lake Trail.
This is a wonderful family hike for all seasons with its low elevation and level grade. Stands of giant old growth trees draped in lichen and covered in moss are some of the highlights along this trail. Baker Lake Trail is the only trail on Mt. Baker Ranger District open for stock and llama use year round. It can also be accessed at the north via Baker River Trail 606.
This trail leads into a majestic stand of Douglas fir that regrew after Mt. Baker erupted and started a forest fire in 1843. You can still see the burned snags of the cedar trees that once dominated the area. From south to north, the trail contours the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake, offering glimpses of Mt. Baker. All along the trail spot western trillium, twinflower, foamflower, coralroot and twisted stalk.
Cross Anderson Creek at mile 1.5 by a single foot log or a horse ford. A spur trail at mile 1.8 goes left .3 miles to Anderson Point and campsites at the edge of Baker Lake. Continue two more miles on Baker Lake Trail and find another spur trail on the left that leads .3 miles to Maple Grove Camp. Boaters and hikers often use this campground with six tent sites.
This place is absolutely incredible. We kayaked in and spent 2.5 days there and fell in love. Rather quiet, great views, and there are three intimate bathrooms.
Lovely graded 4 mile hike in to a beautiful Maple Grove on the lake. Amenities: Bear boxes, picnic tables, dry toilet, established fire pits, tent pads for the ground dwellers, and tons of trees for my fellow hammockers.
There was a bear sighting, slugs, a bullfrog, a garter snake, and several mosquitoes ... and stunningly beautiful old growth forest and bright green water. Gorgeous.
Bear boxes are a great feature. Wonderful views and cozy campsites. Can be windy coming off the water.
Plenty of camp sites. Gorgeous views of Mount Baker. Bear boxes. Designated fire pits. And they have 2 pit toilets, one outside and the other is inside a structure. Was a great time for a short hike in and out. Dock for boats coming in. Definitely a great spot!
