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Newhalem Creek Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
107[1]
Nightly fee from
$24[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[4]

Newhalem Creek Campground is run by the National Park Service in North Cascades National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 107 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 92 standard nonelectric sites, 13 hike-to sites and 2 group shelter sites[1]. NPS lists the campground as seasonal, with a season of about late May to mid-September and listed exceptions[6]. NPS notes that peak season reservations are required, with that season running late May to early September[7]. Individual sites are released in two booking windows, 6 months ahead or 7 days ahead, and group sites are released 12 months ahead[7]. Recreation.gov lists 94 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 105 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 60 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 107
Site types[1] 92 standard nonelectric, 13 hike to, 2 group shelter nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[10] 107, 105 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 2
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 60 ft (median 40 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 94 sites, tent at 105 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 2:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 8 at most sites (8 to 30)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite Reservation Fee[2] $24
Newhalem Creek Campground Group Campsite Reservation Fee[17] $75
Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite First-Come, First-Served Fee[18] $24

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Newhalem Creek Campground cost?
NPS lists the Individual Campsite Reservation Fee at $24 per night[2]. The Group Campsite Reservation Fee is listed at $75 per night[17]. Fees can change.
Are dogs allowed at Newhalem Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 107 campsites with this detail listed[12].
Are campfires allowed at Newhalem Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say campfires are allowed at all 107 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
Does Newhalem Creek Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 107 campsites[9].
Do I need a reservation at Newhalem Creek Campground?
NPS says reservations are required in peak season, which it describes as late May to early September[7]. The campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 107 overnight campsites at Newhalem Creek Campground: 92 standard nonelectric, 13 hike to, 2 group shelter nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite Reservation Fee: $24 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Newhalem Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Newhalem Creek Campground: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Newhalem Creek Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in North Cascades National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Newhalem Creek Campground is open seasonally, usually from late May to mid-September. Listed exceptions: Winter Newhalem Creek Campground 2026-09-29 to 2027-05-20. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required during the peak season for all campgrounds from late May through early September of each year. Individual campsite reservations are released in two different booking windows of 6 months in advance or 7... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Permitted equipment at Newhalem Creek Campground: 94 sites accept an RV or trailer and 105 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Hookups at Newhalem Creek Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 107 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. NPS lists 107 sites at Newhalem Creek Campground: 105 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. 2 of the 107 campsites at Newhalem Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Newhalem Creek Campground: yes at all 107 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Newhalem Creek Campground: yes at all 107 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Newhalem Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Newhalem Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Newhalem Creek Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 30). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Newhalem Creek Campground Group Campsite Reservation Fee: $75 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Newhalem Creek Campground Individual Campsite First-Come, First-Served Fee: $24 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. Amenities at Newhalem Creek Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.