Park Creek Campground
Lowman, Idaho
Camp
This smaller sized campground is situated in a lovely old-growth forested setting along Park Creek in the Baker Lake basin. This tranquil setting is in close proximity to the shores of Baker Lake and the larger Swift Creek Campground.
More Information
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/recreation
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lowman, Idaho
- Head northeast on ID-21 N toward River Front Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Bear Valley Rd/NF-582Continue to follow Bear Valley Rd(3.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 582ADestination will be on the right(105 ft)
Located on Forest Road 1140 off the Baker Lake Road (Forest Service Road #11) approximately 20.1 miles from State Route 20.
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