Where the Skagit River drainage meets the western slopes of the Cascade Range, Pioneer Camp Trailhead sits within Mt. Baker National Forest near Hamilton. This Forest Service campground provides access to backcountry trails and positions campers close to alpine lake terrain. The site serves as a launching point for day hikes and overnight backpacking trips into the surrounding wilderness areas.
Campers seeking additional options can explore camping spots around Hamilton or consider Mt. Baker National Recreation Area for a different forest setting.
Description
Provides access to: Elbow Lake Trail #697 which accesses Bell Pass Trail 603.3 and Mt. Baker Wilderness.
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Location
Public CampgroundPioneer Camp Trailhead is located in Washington
Directions
<p>From the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/810+WA-20,+Sedro-Woolley,+WA+98284/@48.503185,-122.225089,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x54851292edd1f1e9:0x781b9ee68b892da9?hl=en">Mt. Baker Ranger District</a> office in Sedro-Woolley, follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road 11). Continue for 12 miles to Forest Service Road 12 and turn left. Travel FS road 12 for 14 miles and look for a sign indicating a left hand turn for the trailhead. Turn left on a short spur road, which leads to Pioneer Horse Camp and trailhead for Elbow Lake Trail. The trailhead is located on the right (north) side of the parking area.</p>
Coordinates
48.67996707 N
121.8972694 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Bellingham, WA
- 2 hrs 49 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 46 min from Bremerton, WA
