Rough road access leads into Skagit Queen Campground, a forested, creek-adjacent site managed by the National Park Service within North Cascades National Park. No pets are permitted. The terrain mixes wooded cover with open areas, and the creek proximity means variable ground conditions depending on season. Campers staging trips through camping spots near North Cascades National Park will find this a functional backcountry base. Junction Camp sits roughly three miles north for those wanting a nearby alternative.
Description
Just past Junction, a one mile (1.6 km) side trail drops precipitously to the historic Meadow Cabins, associated with early mining activities, and located at the edge of a large swamp. The main trail drops steadily for 2.6 miles (4.2 km) into the valley through stands of old fire-scarred Douglas-fir and even-aged lodgepole pine. Then, a steep one mile (1.6 km) climb through silver fir forests brings the hiker to Skagit Queen Camp. Just beyond the camp are relics of early 1900s mining development. The water-powered generator ran an air compressor which supplied piped compressed air to drill rigs up Skagit Queen Creek. Look for signs of mining activity further along the trail. Much effort and money was expended before developers abandoned this remote and rugged land.
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Map & DirectionsSkagit Queen Campground is located in Washington near North Cascades National Park
Coordinates
48.5404513 N
121.0086338 W
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 3 hrs 5 min from Bellingham, WA
- 3 hrs 39 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 55 min from Wenatchee, WA
