Overview

Panorama Point campground is located on the western shore of Baker Lake in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Situated on the west side of the Cascades in Washington, this area is one of the most spectacular in the the country, showcasing glacier-covered peaks, wide mountain meadows and old-growth forests, rich in history and outdoor opportunities.

Whether visitors choose to hike on trails leading into towering pine forests or paddle a canoe across the lake at sunset, this campground is an ideal setting for both individual and group camping excursions.

Natural Features:

On a clear day visitors will see Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area. 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.

In the springtime, a towering old-growth forest shelters an explosion of area's common forest flowers such as western trillium, twinflower, foamflower, coralroot and twistedstalk.

Recreation:

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Panorama Point offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.

Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails near the campground and in the surrounding areas.

Baker Lake Trail is an easy family hike that can be accessed from the reservoir, beginning in a majestic stand of Douglas fir, which grew in place of a significant stand of old-growth forest after a forest fire in 1843. The trail contours above the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake, offering glimpses of Mt. Baker with Baker Lake in the foreground.

Facilities:

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

Panorama Point offers nine standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are also available.

Nearby Attractions:

Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area.

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.