Goodell Creek Campground

Picnic table, bear box, and fire grate with trees in the background.
River flowing over rocks with trees in the background.
The sun shines in a lush forest with ferns covering the forest floor.
Picnic table, bear box, and fire grate with trees in the background.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

18 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

About Goodell Creek Campground

Goodell Creek Campground requires reservations during the peak season, from late May through early September of each year.   Important changes to booking windows: To better serve visitors, Goodell Creek Campground will release campsites in two staggered block releases. These block releases will be 6 months in advance and 7 days in advance.  Campsites #1 - #13 are available for reservations 6 months in advance. Campsites #14 - #19 are available for reservations 7 days in advance. Any sites not reserved during the peak season are available same-day as first-come, first-served for 1 night only and can only be claimed in person at the campground.  Goodell Creek Campground is open as first-come, first-served before and after the peak season, from January through late May, and early September through December of each year.    The campground is a small, yet comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem along the Skagit River. It is surrounded by forests that that can be explored through the area's many hiking trails. The campground has 19 individual campsites. It is private and secluded, yet the town, a visitor center and other amenities are close by. 

Number of accommodations: 18

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 7 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Goodell RV
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (213)

What Guests Are Saying

Goodell Creek Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with spacious, private sites primarily located along the picturesque Skagit River. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including vault toilets, and access to fresh water, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. While there are some drawbacks, such as occasional bugs and limited amenities, the serene atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings make it a popular choice for visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
213 reviews
5
69.5%
148
4
21.6%
46
3
4.7%
10
2
2.8%
6
1
1.4%
3

Kathleen S

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Goodell

5

Beautiful campground. Well kept with nice big spots. Most are along the river.

Jennifer T

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Goodell

3

Very buggy. Close enough to the pit toilet that if someone left the door open you could smell it. Spigot was close by and it was nice and shady. Close to the river too.

Tim P

Verified

August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Goodell

5

This is an excellent campground site. Right on the Skagit! Fall asleep to the sound of the rushing water just a stones throw from your tent. Clean toilets, plenty of fresh drinking water, and an easy walk down to a small beach area.

Chad F

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Goodell

4

Great location along the Skagit River with launch access. Campsites were spacious and private. No running water in restrooms, vaulted toilets. Bear boxes provided.

Thomas U

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Goodell

1

We didn't go. It was too smokey. Could not figure out how to cancel: day of web cancel was not allowed. Chat and call attempts to contact someone did not work.

Ivan P

Verified

August 12, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Goodell

5

Very nice campground. Quite, near the river.

Louise A

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Goodell

5

Beautiful spacious campground right by the creek

Sandra P

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Goodell

5

Beautiful camp ground nestled in some rare old growth trees.

Michelle N

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Goodell

5

The river was beautiful and the campground was quite. The boat launch was fun for an icy dip in the river. One toilet was not available, but that was not a big deal.

Crystal G

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Goodell

5

Such a great campground! I was only here overnight, camped in my car to get up early and hike in the North Cascades. But I was so impressed by how clean the campground was and how quiet! It seemed close to the road, but you couldn't hear any road noise. My campsite was directly above the river and had incredible river access. My neighbors all kept coming by and saying I had the best river access site. Caveat: I drove from Vancouver, WA on a Thursday, checked in at 3pm, woke up at 4:45 a.m the next morning (Friday) to hike to Sahale Glacier Camp (and drove home the same day). I did not get to enjoy this beautiful campground or my incredible site, but I definitely hope to come back here someday when I have more time.

Location Goodell Creek Campground

Address:
810 State Route 20
Sedro Woolley, WA, 98284
United States

Highway access

Goodell Creek Campground is accessible via State Route 20, which runs directly to the campground. It is located approximately 60 miles east of Burlington on State Route 20.

Distance to downtown

54 mi drive to downtown Sedro Woolley (about 1 hr 7 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • This campground is located within a hydroelectric project. A warning system is in place to notify campers of high water. See entrance area or campground staff for specific information upon arrival.
  • Wildlife frequents the area. All food must be stored in animal-resistant food lockers or hard-sided vehicles when not in use.
  • There are no shower facilities or electrical hookups available.
  • Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. 
  • Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.
  • Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a walk-up basis. For more information on camping in the North Cascades visit, www.nps.gov/noca .
  • No Show Policy  If you do not arrive at a campground or cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. On-site personnel may not be able to assist with reservations or cancellations. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it to make spaces available for others.
  • Refund Policy   Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended. Fees: Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check. Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile. Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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