Panorama Point Campground

Less than three hours from Seattle, sweeping mountain and lake views, bathrooms, parking, and clean campsites?! Honestly a car camping dream. This is one of my all-time favorite campgrounds, especially if you can snag one of the sites on the end of the tiny peninsula. You can’t see Mt Baker from the campsite, but head out onto the water and look behind you and there she is 😍

Some bugs, no noise.

We camped in site 6 double site (best group site) and we loved it! We had our own access to the water and the fire pit is located with an excellent view of the mountains. They don't call in Panorama Point for nothing. Plenty of parking for 5 cars and 5 tents! The restroom was almost directly across the street. There was no camp host, firewood or working water when arrived in the summer of 2020, so we had to go to Swift Creek about a 1 mile up the road. The water was a little minerally there, so I would would recommend bringing your own drinking water. Mosquitos worse on the camp side closest to the day park due to standing water. One of our favorite spots in the PNW!

The views here definitely make this primitive campground worth the drive but the neighbors definitely dictate your level of enjoyment. Located right on Baker Lake, this is a great spot to camp at for your water activities. The sites have the typical fire Ring and table but they are so crowded you may as well just use your neighbors.

Our site was right next to the water and that was nice but we were also right next to a bachelor party and that was not nice. The tent pads from the two sites were very close to each other. We were able to pitch ours farther back in the site and get a little more privacy so that was good. The campground itself is nice but there were slot of noisy campers there.

Well the name says it all! This is an incredible campground out on a peninsula on Baker Lake with views in all directions, including of Mt. Baker itself. This is not a big campground at all so make sure you reserve in advance (a few are non-reservable). There are a good number of sites pretty close to the water and you can easily put your canoe in the water. Very wooded, big and shady campsites. Just spectacular.

I love this location. It's beautiful. The camping is great, right by the water. Plenty of hiking opportunities for any skill level. Bring a floaty or kayak! A little buggy.

Nearly all the sites at Panorama point have their own beach. Lots of tree cover and perfect views from every site, even if the sites are a bit crowded together. Picturesque and quiet little campground!

I love this lake. So pristine, even when the forest fires leave a hazy smoke layer over the entire lake. Situated on the western shore of Baker Lake, this is the best campground, providing nice views of the lake. If you cannot find a campsite along the road, Panorama Point should be your backup option.

Note that during sockeye season, this area can be crowded so a reservation might be smart - just in case.

15 sites, 9 are reservable.

This campground is on the shore of Baker lake, located about halfway up the West Side.

This is my top pick to camp on Baker lake because you have lots of room and no crowds. Panorama Point only has only nine campsites with no hookups. The sites can accommodate either tent campers or self-contained RVs, and lie close to the shores of Baker Lake. Campsites at Panorama Point are well spaced from one another. The campground’s limited amenities include vault toilets, a boat ramp, garbage bins and water supply. Recreational activities include boating, fishing and hiking.