Goodell Creek Campground
North Cascades National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/goodell-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Goodell Creek Campground offers 18 spacious riverside sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets at an affordable $20/night rate. Campers praise its clean facilities, river access, and proximity to Newhalem for essentials, with a 4.6/5 rating from 94 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided at campground. Also watch for Mountain Goats, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, and American Pika.
Insider tips for Goodell Creek Campground: Book sites #1-#13 exactly 6 months in advance for guaranteed peak season availability. Sites #14-#19 release 7 days in advance — check for last-minute cancellations. River access available at campground for cooling off on hot days. Dog-friendly campground according to verified camper reviews.
Skip Goodell Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and only suits self-contained RVs.. You prefer quieter camping — expect crowds during peak season per camper reports.. You dislike pit toilets — vault toilets are the only toilet facilities available..
Best time to visit Goodell Creek Campground: Late June through August — Peak season runs late May through early September; expect lower crowds after peak season ends per camper feedback..
Nearby campgrounds: Lower Goodell Group Campground (Rockport, WA), Newhalem Creek — North Cascades NP (North Cascades National Park, WA), Gorge Lake Campground (SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA), Colonial Creek North Campground (Rockport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Goodell Creek Campground
Cell signal at Goodell Creek Campground (Sedro-Woolley, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook sites #1-#13 exactly 6 months in advance for guaranteed peak season availability.
Sites #14-#19 release 7 days in advance
check for last-minute cancellations.
River access available at campground for cooling off on hot days.
Dog-friendly campground according to verified camper reviews.
Peak season runs late May through early September; expect lower crowds after peak season ends per camper feedback.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Goodell Creek Campground is located at milepost 119 on State Route 20. From Burlington, WA, drive 60 miles (97 km) east on State Route 20. The west entrance to the park is at milepost 112. From Twisp, WA, drive 82 miles (132 km) west on State Route 20.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — North Cascades National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at North Cascades National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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