Artist Point
Glacier, WA
The end of the Mount Baker Highway at about 5,100 feet, between Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. The last section usually opens from mid-July to late September; a Northwest Forest Pass is required.
- Nearest town
- Glacier, WA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.8463, -121.6928
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Park Creek CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Artist Point · 12 pitchesCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Swift Creek CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Artist PointTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Shannon Creek CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Artist PointCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Panorama Point CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Artist PointCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Douglas Fir CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Artist PointTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Horseshoe Cove CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Artist PointCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Artist Point?
Artist Point is in Glacier, WA, at GPS 48.8463, -121.6928. It is about 24 mi from Newhalem.
Can you camp near Artist Point?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Silver Fir Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Artist Point?
Artist Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway.
What is there to see near Artist Point?
Places worth a stop nearby: Picture Lake (1 mi), Nooksack Falls (7 mi), Diablo Lake Overlook (28 mi) and Larrabee State Park (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit Artist Point?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)