Baker Lake Weather Station | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 9 months ago
- GPS:
- 48.68964, -121.63325
- Altitude:
- 0.0 masl
- Contributor:
-
Fambulance
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Description
iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted at this location. It is your responsibility to verify local laws or obtain consent before staying the night.
This is a million dollar view of Mount Baker and Shuksan from a campsite atop a bolder. It is very exposed. It was calm while we were there, but there is not much shelter if the weather turns. I'm guessing that's why someone placed a solar-powered weather station here.
Bring Firewood. There is none to be found.
Take SR20 to Baker Lake Rd. Then NF1106 to NF1107. Climb for forever. Once you think your transmission, radiator, and suspension can't handle any more climbing, you take a left straight up a smooth rock face and are rewarded with an epic spot. The access road is a steep shot off the left just after a barricaded Rd. There is lots of room for turnaround at the top, but bigger rigs will have trouble making the transition to the last little climb. Its a bumper-ripper.
If you decide to take a hike down the barricaded road, I suggest stopping at the abandoned gravel quarry. The view is nice there. The road continues down for several miles and ends unceremoniously in a recovering clear cut.
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The longest, steepest, and roughest road my car has ever been up. The journey was a butt-clencher for sure but my Honda crv made it up eventually! Great camping area, not really an area for a tent though so definitely best with car camping. View of Mt. Baker took my breath away. 100% worth it.
Report Check-InAmazing view of Mount Baker! It took us about an hour up the gravel road to get here, only sketchy part was the last uphill to the campsite, but our Sprinter made it without issue. If this spot is taken, we saw other spots along the road, but they aren’t anything special. By far this is one of the best spots we have found in Washington
Report Check-Ingreat spot with a nice view. if you're coming on a weekend be prepared for everyone to come up into your camp. I'd recommend coming here during the week instead of you want privacy.
Report Check-InTried to drive up here in a prius but the last 1/3rd mile or so was still snowed in and I think a prius would have trouble with that boulder, haha. I parked a little lower down then walked up in the morning to take in the view!
Report Check-InAmazing views! Very rough road coming in and especially the drive up the boulder, but so worth every bit. Complete isolation and peace and quiet. At the end of the road is a wonderful hike. Lots of bugs in the evening so be prepared! We’re definitely going back.
Report Check-In10/10 views of mt baker - incredible spot but a bit of a rough ride up!
Report Check-InFantastic little spot. Set up camp in a downpour, complete with lightning and thunder. It’s not actually a weather station, but a wildlife tracking outpost.
Report Check-InPrevious descriptions are accurate, but the initial approach to this site off the NF road is indeed tricky for ANY longer RV and I'd say all on-road trailers.
It has loose rocky traction and a steep approach angle.
Amazing views and not too hard to get to. Steep but no potholes, should be manageable in most vehicles. 2 bars Verizon. Very quiet. No shade whatsoever so be prepared. Check the weather before staying the night because lightning would be scary up here. Huckelberrys, Salmonberries and Strawberries all around campsite. Highly recommended.
Report Check-InUpdated to say THERE ARE TONS OF HUCKLEBERRIES UP HERE! Also sunset was amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
Report Check-InEpic views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. Steep approach but wasn't much of a problem for our Chevy Express, no need
for high clearance or 4WD. Very exposed, good to check the weather before coming up here. 1-2 bars Verizon 4G.
Beautiful view on a quite night accent in is a little tricky but not bad
Report Check-InFirst description very accurate. We managed it in our old ford econoline - we weren't sure we'd make it but saw the view and had to try! Luckily it was actually fairly straightforward but we do have some great tyres and enough clearance to make it where some others might struggle. Beautiful views. The only downside were all the bugs, but this spot was actually better than the one down the road in that regard
Report Check-InGreat spot you will need 4x4 low range and some clearance to get to it view is amazing, leave the equipment alone. I’m sure it’s there for a reason! 😉
Report Check-InThis is a million dollar view. Once you think your transmission, radiator, and suspension can't handle any more climbing, you take a left straight up a smooth rock face and are rewarded with an epic spot on top a bolder with a 270-degree view. It is very exposed. Calm while we were there, but there is not much shelter if the weather turns. I'm guessing that's why someone placed a solar-powered weather station here.
Bring Firewood. There is none to be found.
There is lots of room for turnaround at the top, but bigger rigs will have trouble making the transition to the last little climb. Its a bumper-ripper.
Take SR20 to Baker Lake Rd. Then NF1106 to NF1107. Climb for forever. The access road is a steep shot off the left just after a barricaded Rd. If you decide to take a hike down the barricaded road, I suggest stopping at the abandoned gravel quarry. The view is nice there. The road continues down for several miles and ends unceremoniously in a recovering clear cut.