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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

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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Jan 1 to May 17

Sites & Availability

18 Sites Available

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

Reviews (98)

What Guests Are Saying

Goodell Creek Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site located near the Skagit River, offering spacious campsites among large trees and easy access to water activities like rafting and fishing. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the surrounding natural beauty. While some sites are close to the highway, creating occasional noise, most guests enjoy the serene environment and the convenience of nearby hiking and visitor center amenities.

Review Summary

4.6
98 reviews
5
70.4%
69
4
21.4%
21
3
4.1%
4
2
3.1%
3
1
1.0%
1

ALAN F

Verified

June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Goodell

5

Nice campground. Nice that it is so close to the river. We didn't see any wildlife in the campground other than mosquitos. The drinking water was good. The restrooms were clean. We were pleasantly surprised to have good cell coverage in the campground.

Rachael O

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Goodell

5

Decent size campsites. Very clean and well swept. Appreciated the bear box and the tent area setup.

Rohan P

Verified

January 10, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Goodell

5

This site is by the highway so it can get loud. However, during the time I stayed WA 20 was closed beyond a certain point due to forest fires and therefore trucks weren't able to use this highway anyway. That made it quite peaceful at night. Potable water right across and the river is a few feet away. This site is so much nicer than the ones we have up here in Canada.

Roy H

Verified

November 14, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Goodell

5

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Jourdan B

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Goodell

5

Our camp site had a great view of the river. Access at the day area was great-sandy beach and lots of space for kids to play.

Patrick D

Verified

September 11, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Goodell

5

Site 19 is probably the best camp site in this entire campground for a single family. If you plan on having more than one tent, space will be more limited, but for one tent and one vehicle, this site had the perfect amount of space, and nice spot by the river that is hard to beat. Also, the water tap, and pit house were within 30 yards of the site.

Erik P

Verified

September 5, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Goodell

2

Located in the North Cascades national park, the general location is marvelous. However, the campsite is quite close to Highway 20, which is heavily trafficked by cars, vans and air-braking logging trucks 24/7. Some of the camp sites are farther from the highway, closer to the beautiful river and quieter. Unfortunately the campsite only has pit toilets; no showers or sinks in contrast to nearby Newhalem Creek, which is also farther from the highway. River access is easy and the sunset on the river is a must-see.

John C

Verified

August 16, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Goodell

5

Campground is fine but very bare bones - they have water and electricity - add some showers! No campground should be complete without showers. Electric water heaters exist.

Victoria M

Verified

July 31, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Goodell

5

Although relatively primitive with pit toilets, nighttime’s quiet and without any extra lights that come with bathrooms. The river is easily accessible which is fun. Plus, Newhalem is also close by for random needs.

Jaime H

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Goodell

5

The campground and site were beautiful and shady. The site was not large, but had sufficient space and was easy to access. I loved that it had big bear boxes, as it helped with both space and safety. There were two bathrooms, which were clean, and the water station worked well. The campground is right next to the visitor center, so it was convenient. A rafting company also used the raft launch area as their launch, so it would be handy if you wanted to book a raft trip while in the area!

Location Goodell Creek Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 48.673 / -121.267

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

Wildlife frequents the area. All food must be stored in animal-resistant food lockers or hard-sided vehicles when not in use.

General

There are no shower facilities or electrical hookups available.

General

Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.

General

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. 

General

Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.

General

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 .

General

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.

General

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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