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Situated on the banks of North Fork Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Douglas Fir Campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities popular in the north Cascades Mountains in Washington.
The campground provides a prime location for hiking and picnicking in summer and early fall. Horseshoe Bend Trail is an easy forest hike along the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, highlighting old-growth forests, gushing whitewater and forest wildflowers. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts put in at the trailhead, and experienced kaykers can be seen on rapids as the trail follows the North Fork of the Nooksack River upstream past a stunning view of Church Mountain. Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of trails near the campground and in the surrounding Mt. Baker Wilderness area. One of the most popular hikes in the Mt. Baker Ranger District is the Skyline Divide Trail. This trail climbs steadily for two miles through forest into lush, open meadows with sweeping views of glacier-draped Mt. Baker. The trail then wanders along Skyline Divide for another 2 miles, offering views of rivers, forests and countless peaks.
Douglas Fir Campground offers standard sites, accomodating tents and RVs. Several campsites are located at the river's edge, while others are shaded by a mature, mixed conifer forest. A historic sheltered picnic area, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Crew, is also available for reservation. Vault toilets and drinking water are available Individual sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and tent pads.
Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes. On a clear day visitors can spot Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, this active volcano is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. Wildlife in the area include a variety of salmon species, elk, bald eagle and black tail deer. Migratory birds and black bears find ample habitat in the surrounding ecosystems.
Visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking and photography in the Heather Meadows area located along the upper reaches of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, SR 542. Many popular hikes and climbing routes are located in the surrounding Mt. Baker Wilderness and backpackers enjoy visiting the northern reaches of North Cascades National Park.
For facility specific information, please call (360) 386-8214.
From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Bellingham. Take exit 255 onto Sunset Drive/Mt. Baker Highway SR 542. Continue on SR 542 past the town of Glacier near mile 33 and continue approximately 2 miles to the campground. The campground is on the left (west) side of the highway just after crossing the bridge over the North Fork Nooksack River.
Ron is the best host and this is the perfect campground if you want to hike nearby areas. The restrooms are clean and so are the campsites. Very well maintained. We had the best time here. Will be back for sure. The location is perfect. There's a Chair 9 Pizza place just a minute away from this campground, so you can grab fresh food too.
A beautiful forest setting with lots of hikes around the campground , yet close to a town, maple falls, Douglas fir campground is one of our favourite places, to go camp and explore the mount baker hills.
The host is nice, sites are close by and doesn’t provide much privacy but on the bright side, there are no mosquitos and the pit toilets are clean! There’s water and garbage disposal available.
Nooksack river flows by the campsites and birds chirping close!
The nearest grocery store is 10 miles away, couple of local restaurants and eat in places are there. Mount baker Artist point is like 25 miles from the campground which is surreal experience to drive up to the top! See the Mighty mountains up close!
This campground gets busy in the summer time, make sure you have reservation, before you go!
Nice small campground on the north fork of the Nooksack river. The river is more like whitewater in the spring and early summer, so no wading and kids and pets should stay out, but it’s very scenic. There are good hikes nearby.
Great location with beautiful views and friendly host Ron. We didn’t have a reservation but we were lucky to find an open campsite. We will definitely go back to this campground in the future.
BTW, it smells good in the washroom.
Fantastic campground. Spent a night in a tent with my dog in site 23, right on the river. So peaceful. Ron is a great host. Will definitely return here soon. The campground also provides access to a wonderful hike along the Horseshoe Bend trail that follows the N Fork Nooksack. A spectacular corner of Washington.
