Established Camping
Blue Lake BackCountry Campsites
Blue Lake BackCountry Campsites are located near rugged terrain with dense forests and mountain views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 70°F in summer, offering varied conditions for campers. Nearby attractions include North Cascades National Park and the scenic Blue Lake Trail, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
One of several Blue Lakes in Washington State, this Blue Lake lies about four and a half miles south of Mount Baker and requires less than a mile of hiking to reach it. Its translucent blue-green colors peek out beneath the shadows of a sheer rock wall partially encircling the lake, a reward for conquering the somewhat eroded and rooty trail that leads to it. Families, anglers, and hikers looking to experience a pretty subalpine lake will enjoy this short, yet memorable hike. There are several short social trails within this area, most leading to campsites, water sources, and brushy dead ends.
Location
Blue Lake BackCountry Campsites is located in Washington
Directions
Take I-5 to exit 230 for Highway 20 East. Continue for 22.5 miles, following the signs for Highway 20 East. About 0.15 miles past a brown sign for Baker Lake Sno-Park, turn left onto signed Baker Lake Road (Forest Road 11). Continue for 12 miles on Baker Lake Road. Just past Rocky Creek Bridge, turn left onto unsigned Forest Road 12. Continue on Forest Road 12 for 3.5 miles. Reach a junction and continue straight, following the sign for Blue Lake. After another 3.2 miles, turn left at the sign for Blue Lake onto Forest Road 1230. Continue on Forest Road 1230 for 3.6 miles, staying on the main road to the trailhead and parking lot. There is room for roughly 15 cars and there is a vault toilet at the trailhead.
Coordinates
48.65650011 N
121.7723 W
Detours Nearby
Sauk Mountain Woodland Waters
1 hr 7 min away
Anderson and Watson Lakes Hike-In
1 hr 55 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Mount Vernon
- 1 hr 48 min from Bellingham
- 2 hrs 29 min from Seattle
- 3 hrs 27 min from Bremerton
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
