Lower Goodell Group Campground
North Cascades National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Rockport, WA, WA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
Lower Goodell Group Campground requires reservations when the campground is open from late May to early September each year. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance. Lower Goodell Group Campground is comprised of 2 group sites, each with 5 individual areas for tents or small RVs, near the town of Newhalem, along the Skagit River.
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
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Lower Goodell Group Campground offers 2 secluded group sites along Skagit River and Goodell Creek, surrounded by forest near the town of Newhalem. Google reviewers rated it 4.6/5 stars, with campers reporting great experiences and recommending the site.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at campground. Also verified: Hoary Marmot, Mountain Goat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, American Pika, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Sooty Grouse, Common Nighthawk, and Northern Alligator Lizard.
Insider tips for Lower Goodell Group Campground: Book reservations 12 months in advance — this is a federal group campground with high demand Located at mile 120 on State Route 20, 60 miles east of Burlington, WA Each of the 2 group sites contains 5 individual areas suitable for tents or small RVs
Skip Lower Goodell Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want spontaneous camping — reservation-only and typically fills due to group-only booking model. You visit outside late May through early September — campground closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Lower Goodell Group Campground: Late May - Early September — Campground operates seasonally during this window; reservations available up to 12 months in advance.
Nearby campgrounds: Goodell Creek Campground (Sedro-Woolley, 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 Lower Goodell Group Campground
Cell signal at Lower Goodell Group Campground (Rockport, 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.
Lower Goodell Group Campground requires reservations when the campground is open from late May to early September each year. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance. Lower Goodell Group Campground is comprised of 2 group sites, each with 5 individual areas for tents or small RVs, near the town of Newhalem, along the Skagit River.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations 12 months in advance
this is a federal group campground with high demand
Located at mile 120 on State Route 20, 60 miles east of Burlington, WA
Each of the 2 group sites contains 5 individual areas suitable for tents or small RVs
Campground operates seasonally during this window; reservations available up to 12 months in advance
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Lower Goodell Creek Campground is located at mile 120 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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- 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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