Glacier Peak Resort & Campground, Rockport, Washington
The Northern Cascades National Park features breathtaking views, unspoiled forests and glacier-blue lakes. Our RV stay at the Glacier Peak Resort Campground featured a Riverwalk along the Skagit River, perfect for the dogs.
Key Campground Takeaways:
- Spacious, shaded sites in a natural setting
- Full-hookups
- Riverwalk path along the Skagit River
- Dog-friendly with swimming area along the Riverwalk
Our Campground Stay:
We moved to Glacier Peak Resort & Winery Campground after an hour long stay down the road at the Alpine RV Campground in Marblemount. Sites at the Alpine Campground were very close together and offered little shade. The Glacier Peak Resort Campground was a major upgrade. While we would not describe this campground as an RV resort, it was a great location to explore the Northern Cascades National Park. The rustic, woodsy, setting complimented the natural surroundings and the dogs loved morning walks on the Riverwalk trail along the Skagit River with a nice swimming area for the dogs. The campground offered an eatery, a bar and a winery. The adjacent winery offers tastings a welcoming tasting room and a very gracious host.
What to do:
Take a drive on the North Cascades Highway/State Road 20 through the park. Stop at the North Cascades Visitor Center and the many scenic lookouts along the way. View spectacular alpine scenery, glacier peaks and crystal blue lakes. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. A stop at the Diablo Lake Overlook is a must!
Hike the numerous trails throughout the park to mountain lakes, waterfalls and more spectacular sights. Dogs are not allowed an any trails in the park. Check the park website for information on pets. Currently, dogs are allowed at the Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas.
Take a ferry to Stehekin on Lake Chelan, only accessed via boat, plane or foot. This would be a fun day trip. Pets are allowed on the ferry but there are several restrictions so check the ferry line. Our dogs are not fans of ferry boats, so we opted not to take this day trip.
Eat at the Upriver Grill & Taproom in Marblemount. Dogs are allowed on the patio. Woof!
Chili & Cedar’s Review: (4.8 PAWS out of 5 PAWS)
The Glacier Peaks RV Resort was rustic and woodsy with lots of green space. We LOVED the Riverwalk and our morning romp in the Skagit River. Score!
