North Cascades National Park manages Upper Goodell Group Campground, a forested group site set along a creek and river corridor in the Skagit River drainage. The site accommodates RVs up to 22 feet and allows pets and campfires. At $75 per night, it functions as a group reservation rather than an individual site. Goodell Creek Campground — North Cascades National Park sits just 0.1 miles away for those needing additional or individual sites. Groups planning a trip should contact the National Park Service directly to confirm availability and reservation requirements, as group sites in this park book well in advance during summer months.
Description
Overview
Upper Goodell Group Campground is a quiet, remote facility for tent camping on the banks of Goodell Creek in North Cascades National Park. The campground is the perfect place to relax while watching the rushing creek cascade over its rocky course. The area is more remote and up a slightly steeper road than nearby Lower Goodell Group Campground. The elevation is 500' above sea level. Both Upper and Lower Goodell Group Campgrounds are convenient hubs for day trips to the visitor center, hiking trails and the nearby town of Newhalem.
Recreation
Nature abounds in the Goodell Gorge, where visitors enjoy exploring the scenery, viewing wildlife and birding. Black bears inhabit the area, so caution must be taken while hiking, picnicking or camping. Many miles of hiking trails are within a short drive. The creek and nearby Skagit River offer fishing for trout, salmon and steelhead. There is no boating or swimming at the site.
Facilities
The facility has a picnic shelter and pit toilet for visitors' convenience. No potable water. Water is available at the main Goodell Creek campground on the south side of State Route 20.The campground has one group site, which can comfortably fit 12 to 20 people with a maximum capacity of 30.
Natural Features
The site lies among lush ancient forests of western redcedar, western hemlock and Douglas-fir trees. The creek's headwaters begin in the surrounding mountains, pick up cold, clean glacial meltwater along the way, and eventually empty into the Skagit River. The creek provides a sampling of the colorful crystalline rocks of the North Cascade Core, which formed deep underground and is now revealed in the rugged terrain of the North Cascade Range.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 854-7200.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is a short drive or a long walk to the visitor center, and the nearest store is in Newhalem.
Fee Info
There is no discount for group campsites.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Due to the road conditions going to Upper Goodell Group Campsite no RVs or buses will be allowed.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsUpper Goodell Group Campground is located in Washington near Marblemount
Directions
Upper Goodell Group Campground is located at mile marker 119 on State Route 20. From Burlington, WA, drive 60 miles east on State Route 20. From Twisp, WA, drive 82 miles west on State Route 20.
Address
810 STATE ROUTE 20
Sedro-woolley, WA 98284
Coordinates
48.6733333 N
121.2658333 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 56 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 27 min from Bellingham, WA
- 2 hrs 1 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 48 min from Wenatchee, WA
