Horseshoe Cove Campground

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Horseshoe Cove Campground is nestled under a canopy of forest along the banks of Baker Lake. Located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest which stretches along the west side of the Cascade Mountains between the Canadian border and Mt. Rainier National Park, this area is one of the most spectacular in the country, showcasing glacier-covered peaks, wide mountain meadows and old-growth forests.

There are 39 campsites at Horseshoe Cove Campground, including three large group sites.

With several sites located at the lake's edge, and others in close vicinity, this campground offers visitors the ideal opportunity to camp near the shoreline or under a canopy of trees.

A boat ramp, large sandy swim beach, trail, firewood are available at the campground.

Need to Know

• Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 

• Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 

• Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.  

• Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

• Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

• 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

• Click here for more information about the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest.

Natural Features

From the lake on a clear day visitors will see Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness. 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.

Nearby Attractions

Hike in the mountains above the lake in the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area, or take some time to visit North Cascades National Park. This unique park is like no other place on earth. It features a deep blue lake surrounded by sheer, 2,000' cliffs, two picturesque islands and a violent volcanic past. Hiking trails, a visitor center and educational programs are available.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking , hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails along the lake and in the nearby Mt. Baker National Recreation Area.. The Baker Lake and Baker River Trails are family friendly hikes that are a short drive from the campground. The Baker Lake trail starts on the south end of the lake in a stand of Douglas fir and travels 13 miles above the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake. Anderson Point with views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan is 2.5 miles from the trailheadand is a popular boat in camp, backpacking destination and lunch spot. The Baker River Trail starts at the north end of the lake and follows the river 2.25 miles upstream, through large old-growth into North Cascades National Park.

Changes & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 360-804-1103

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Seattle, go north on I-5 to Burlington. Take Exit 230 on State Highway 20. Go past the Mt. Baker Ranger District Office in Sedro-Woolley and follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road 11). Continue 15.1miles. Turn right at the Horseshoe Cove Road junction. Head 2 miles down Horseshoe Cove Road, past Bayview Campground to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 031, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group Site A, Loop North Loop, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group Site C, Loop North Loop, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group Site B, Loop North Loop, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035 Multi, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop South Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017 Multi, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop North Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric

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