Wind River Area
Bellingham, Washington
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45°55'34.6"N 121°58'45.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Washington |
Swim
Bathing suits: Probably Optional
More Information
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- 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 Bellingham, Washington
- Head northeast on Railroad Ave toward E Magnolia St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto E Magnolia St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Ellis St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Lakeway Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto the Interstate 5 S ramp (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-5 S (98.1 mi)
- Keep right to stay on I-5 S (147 mi)
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-205 S, follow signs for Salem (10.1 mi)
- Take exit 27 for WA-14 W toward City Center/Camas (0.1 mi)
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for WA-14 E/Camas and merge onto WA-14 E (41.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Sprague Landing Rd (203 ft)
- Continue onto Wind River Hwy (9.8 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Wind River Hwy (4.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Meadow Creek Rd/NF-30Continue to follow Meadow Creek Rd(2.1 mi)
- Slight left onto Dry Creek Rd (2.1 mi)
- Dry Creek Rd turns slightly left and becomes NF-64Destination will be on the right(66 ft)
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