About Watson Lakes Trailhead
Provides access to: Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail 611 which accesses Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness.
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Watson Lakes Trailhead
Concrete, Washington · Whatcom County · Facility
Provides access to: Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail 611 which accesses Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness.
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48.67461, -121.61453
Open in OpenStreetMapHow to Get There
From the Mt. Baker Ranger District office in Sedro-Woolley, WA follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service road 11). Continue for 14 miles to the Baker Dam Road and turn right. Drive past the Puget Sound Energy Kulshan Campground and across the Upper Baker Dam. After crossing the dam, turn left on Forest Service road 1107. Follow Forest Service road 1107 for 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Service road 1107022. The trailhead and parking area are located on the right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Watson Lakes Trailhead
Heading to Watson Lakes Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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