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NRSO |
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Swift Creek Campground, formerly Baker Lake Resort, is tucked into a mixed-conifer forest at the edge of Baker Lake in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. |
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From Seattle, Washinton, take I-5 north to Mt. Vernon. Take exit 230 onto State Highway 20. Go past Sedro Wooley, then take Baker Lake Road to the campground. |
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Swift Creek offers campsites that accommodate either tents or RVs. There are two group sites that are reservable as well. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The campground also has a day-use area at the lake's edge, equipped with picnic tables and grills. There is a boat ramp and a marina on site. |
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Swift Creek Campground |
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72307 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72307&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Many sites are available for advanced reservations and some are available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Single site fees include 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Any additional vehicles are subject to an extra vehicle fee on-site, space permitting. Extra vehicle fees are 1/2 the single site price and must be paid by cash or check on-site. This facility is pet friendly so long as animals are picked up after and kept on their leashes. Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. For additional information check out HoodooRecreation.com Click here for more information about the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest |
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Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground. |
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Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests. Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, the active volcano from which the forest takes its name is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. Wildlife in the area include mountain goats, pine marten, porcupine and a variety of migratory birds and native fish. |
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In addition to being a prime location for hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Swift Creek offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. With a small beach on-site and access to Baker Lake, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to fish, kayak, canoe and swim. More than 1,500 miles of trails in the area can entice any hiker to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up boulder-studded mountains, opportunities abound for every skill level. Baker Lake, Shadow of the Sentinels and Boulder Ridge Trails are all popular nearby routes. |