About this campground
Old Stevens Pass Highway is an infrequently-used, mostly paved road (rough in spots with gravel patches). Originally built to transport fire guards to into the National Forest at Stevens Pass, the road was eventually taken over by the state and improved as a cross-Cascade highway. The route generally follows current Highway 2, but takes more twists and turns typical of an old mountain highway. A bicycle-only bridge prevents use of this road as a through-route to motor vehicles. The end point is at US Highway 2 milepost 64.4. Distance is 6.5 miles one way with an elevation gain of 1800 feet. An ideal family outing with a downhill-coast ride, starting from the highpoint of the road.
Getting there
Drive US Highway 2 to the north turnoff at mile marker 58.7 for the route’s lowpoint access, or the north turnoff at mile marker 64.4, the route’s highpoint.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Stevens Pass Guard StationMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest0 mi
- Stevens Pass Ski ResortMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest0 mi
- Wellington TrailheadMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest2 mi
- Bygone Byways TrailheadOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest4 mi
- Iron Goat/Martin Creek TrailheadMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest5 mi
- Heather Lake TrailheadOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest8 mi
Explore more Washington camping
Old Stevens Pass Highway (FS Road #6099) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Washington campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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