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Rockport State Park
51095 Highway 20
Rockport, Washington 98283
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| State Park Overview: |
| Rockport State Park is a 670-acre camping park in an ancient forest. The old growth was never logged, and the entire ecosystem remains in place, creating a rare, natural forest with a canopy so dense that minimal sunlight penetrates to the ground. The park stands at the foot of Sauk Mountain, which has an elevation of 5,400 feet and a steep but climbable trail to the top.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 to dusk.Winter: Day-use area closes Nov. 1, reopens May 4. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Wildlife Mammals Birds Fish & Sea Life? Coyotes? Deer or Elk? Squirrels? Crows or Ravens? Eagles? Grouse? Hawks? Hummingbirds? Jays? Ospreys? Owls?Woodpeckers
Environmental Features Physical Features Plant Life ? Cedar? Douglas Fir? Hemlock? Yew? Alder? Maple? Berries? Ferns? Moss or Lichens |
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Peaceful
Spotless, beautiful area, nice access to the river, great for kids, one of the most peaceful campsites I have ever stayed at.
Written by arp
31-May-2009
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Wear Long Sleeves
Went the entire distance today. It rained earlier so the trail was a little wet, muddy in small areas. The trail was a nature lovers dream. The park was very clean, signs pointing your way at varies spots, then there were 2 spots where you could easily access the river and take a drink. This is my second time there and will go back again soon.
Written by Stanwood Outdoor-ist
25-May-2010
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Park Camping Closed
For some odd reason, the campgrounds are closed, at least as of June 11, 2010. There is a message at the closure stating something about the risk to campers of old growth trees! Is this some sort of parkspeak for budget cuts? Pretty lame. A great park now much diminished.
Written by Larry
15-Jun-2010
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| Camping: |
| Camping Fees : Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations). An additional $1 per night is added to the basic camping fees listed below at this high-use park. Basic camping fees are:
Standard campsite, $15.
Utility campsite, $21.
Primitive campsite (accessible by motorized/non-motorized vehicles) and for water trail camping, $10
An additional $3 fee (standard) or $5 fee (utility) may be charged for select premium campsites at some parks.
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hours : Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Length of stay: you may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31. Campsite Information : The park has eight tent sites, 50 utility sites, one dump station, two restrooms and four showers. Maximum site length is 38 feet (may have limited availability). Tent sites are walk-in sites with the longest distance from the parking lot no more than 200 feet. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
In addition to the tent sites, there are four Adirondack shelters, each with eight bunks, first-come, first-served.
Group Accommodations : The park provides a group camp for tents only. The camp accommodates up to 45 people. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call the park at (360) 853-8461. |
| Trails: |
| Sauk Mountain Trail is accessed by U.S. Forest Service Rd. 1030, located on the west boundary of the park. From Hwy. 20 to the Sauk Mountain trailhead is approximately eight miles of gravel logging road. From the trailhead to the summit is approximately three miles. The trail has numerous switchbacks and is moderately steep. The summit offers good views of the Skagit Valley and the North Cascades. For more information on trails and trail conditions in the North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, call 360-856-5700. |
| History of the Area: |
| Opened in 1961, the park derives its name from the community of Rockport. The town itself was named for the numerous large rocks near the boat landing on the Skagit River. The old-growth timber that is the park's most immediately recognizable feature, covers nearly 600 acres. The trees exist because the Sound Timber Company refused to log them. Instead, in 1935, Sound Timber sold the land and timber to the state of Washington for $1. Washington State Parks acquired the property from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in 1961. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| The David Douglas Historical Marker is located in the park. David Douglas was a horticulturalist who discovered the Douglas fir in 1825. The species was eventually named for him. Some of the park's Douglas firs stand as tall as 250 feet.
The North Cascades National Park Visitor Center is located in Newhallem, 23 miles east of the park. |
| Area Attractions: |
| Activities Trails Water Activities Other? 5 mi. Hiking Trails? Fishing (freshwater)? White-water Kayaking
Sauk Mountain Trail is accessed by U.S. Forest Service Rd. 1030, located on the west boundary of the park. From Hwy. 20 to the Sauk Mountain trailhead is approximately eight miles of gravel logging road. From the trailhead to the summit is approximately three miles. The trail has numerous switchbacks and is moderately steep. The summit offers good views of the Skagit Valley and the North Cascades. For more information on trails and trail conditions in the North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, call 360-856-5700.
Rafting and kayaking are allowed on the Skagit River, accessible from Hwy. 20 but not from within the park. |
| Directions: |
| Located eight miles east of Concrete, Wash. in Skagit County.
From I-5 south:Take exit #230, and follow SR. 20 east for 37 miles to milepost-96.5.
From I-5 north:Head towards Burlington and take exit #230,follow Hwy. 20 east for 37 miles to milepost-96.5.
From Winthrop:Drive west 94 miles on Hwy. 20 to park entrance. |
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