The tavern noise was a bit much. Nice rustic camping. Along the River some sites are on the river. The manager (Rusty) goes out of his way to ensure the park is always clean and well managed. Rockport's little secret, don't tell anyone. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I would have given this park a 10 but the tavern noise bugs me. It doesn't get much better than this for semi rustic camping. Along the Skagit River some sites are on the river. We go there to get away for a day or so and have always enjoyed the quiet crisp location this park provides. The manager (Rusty) goes out of his way to ensure the park is always clean and well managed. Rockport's little secret, don't tell anyone. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Flood damage to park has been repaired, and is now outstanding county park! Camp hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Campground was extremely clean and well maintained. Only negative is reservation system, a $6.00 charge is added to campsite for them accepting reservation. Would have rated an 8 if it was not for reservation charge. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This campground was serverely damaged by the rainfall of October 20, 2003. We camped there for the Eagle Festival the 2nd week of February, 2004. All the sites that were next to the river have been washed out. I was told by the park manager that
the water was about ten feet high in the middle of the campground. It was up to the door knob on the middle rest room. All the rest rooms were closed when
we were there. It will be quite some time before they can repair the damage. There are camp sites available, no sewer hookup. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$15
Nice park alongside the Skagit river. Great base camp for eagle watching in winter. A couple of "outfitters" use the non-rv side of the park as a loading point for a bus ride further upriver, and as the end of the float trip. Some pull-thru's, mostly back-ins. All sites have electric (30 amp) ($15), 21 also have water ($18), others share a central water source to fill holding tank. Reservations can be made up to 10 months in advance, but not if less than 48 hours. Then, if you arrive after office hours (or if nobody is there) you need to check the "reservation" board to see which sites are not reserved for when you are planning on staying and pick from what is available. Dump station is on the way out, but not convenient for returning to your campsite. Road up to office is fine, but after that they get narrow. Would have to get partially on the grass to pass another vehicle. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Sites are shady, with fairly good privacy. Some long-term residents. Bathrooms are sort of funky -- no soap is provided near sinks. Management is very helpful. Sites are rocky and a little muddy. Sites away from Highway 20 are quieter than those near the road. Excellent location -- near the wilderness areas of the Cascades. Great ice cream nearby at Cascadian Farms. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.