Cascade River Retreat

96%

322 reviews

· Marblemount, Skagit, Washington

25 acres hosted by Heather H.

10 RV/tent sites · 6 tent sites

Near North Cascades National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Washington: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

PSA: Please use google maps, any other locater app will lead you astray. On a better note, This property is a Native American homestead. We are located in Marblemount, WA along the Cascade river. Every site we have you can hear the river and walk to in less that 5 minutes. There is an amazing rocky beach along the river with the view of mountains all around. We are located 4 minutes from the town of Marblemount were there is 2 gas stations with some food and drink items, propane and a small hardware section year round. Marblemount has 3 restaurants open in the summer. The town also a post office. We are 15 minutes from the North Cascades National Park and an entrance to the Pacific Crest Trail. We offer fire wood ($5.00 a bundle), propane fire pits ($10.00 a night, please request ahead via messaging to Heather ) and in season vegetables (price varies depending). You can pay cash or Venmo on site. Please be aware that we have a Firework show for the 4th of July. We really appreciate your interest in our small homestead.

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96% Recommend598 ratings · 322 reviews

Cascade River Retreat is a charming campsite nestled by the river, offering spacious and private spots for campers to unwind. Most visitors enjoyed the serene setting, with the soothing sounds of the river enhancing their stay. However, an unfortunate incident involving an aggressive dog has marred some experiences, highlighting a need for better communication about on-site pets. Overall, if you're looking for a peaceful camp with easy river access, this site remains a popular choice among repeat visitors.

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Rob V.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 7 - Cascade River Retreat

Friendly hosts. Didn't interact much but lots of waves and smiles. Assume Heather and her mom? Close enough to the Cascade River to hear it, and just a short walk to it but no view of the river from drive in site. We were the first campers of the season and they weren't yet in the full swing of things. There was some tree clearing and junk car hauling activities going on during our stay. Looks as though they have plans to double the size of the campground. Expect in June the experience would be different. Most camping sites are in open areas and close together with only two being semi private in terms of being able to see your neighbors in full view. Was quiet when we were there so can't speak to what it is like when full. They do have dogs (yellow lab and pit bull) and are dog friendly as others have mentioned but they were quiet. Pit toilet was clean and they were working on a solar powered light outside of it (bring your headlamp after dark). As others have mentioned, we didn't see where you could get water but we had our own. They do have small bundles of wood for sale, we brought ours. There is a two sided fire "pit" with a flip up, widely spaced grill. Plenty of flat areas for tent or vehicle dependent camping. Wouldn't suggest any long/tall campers given tight quarters and narrow, one way roads. As they say, follow Google maps. It was still a bit confusing once up the driveway on which way to go (harder at night). Will try them again later in season.

Lindsay C.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Hidden treasure of nature

Tent · With pets ·

Site 3 - Cascade River Retreat

Clean camp area, easy access to river. Bathroom amenities are well kept. Would definitely recommend to others and go there again ourselves!

Victoria G.

2 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Hosts Dog Highly Aggressive

15 ft travel trailer ·

Site 6 - Cascade River Retreat

Since 2022, I have been here multiple times, but I will not return after my last stays events. On October 6th around 5 pm PST, my spouse and I were walking back from the river on the trail with our bassethound dog. My dog was wearing her collar and walking by our side as shes trained to do so. We also had her leash on hand. We came into contact with the hosts parents who also reside on the property. They were coming out of the woods onto the trail and their pitbull mix dog ran up to us. They expressed concern that they didn't know other dogs were down by the river. We didn't understand what that meant at the time. Their pitbull mix dog didn't have a collar or harness and we didn't visibly see the owners have a leash on hand. The dogs were smelling and my bassethound was wagging her tail. Within, a few minutes their dog attacked our dog. The attack lasted around five minutes. Their dog wouldn't stop until my husband and I intervened. And the hosts farther told us to grab our dogs collar which my spouse was finally able to do without potentially getting bit by their dog. Their dog left a deep gash in my dogs ear along with a second bite in the same ear. The hosts mother, Kathy expressed how terrible she felt and provide us with a disinfect that evening. We left quickly the following morning. The attack occurred 5 days ago and my dogs wound is still healing. *I would like to point out that Kathy and her husband did NOT warn us that their dog was aggressive.*

Matt S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Site 4 - Cascade River Retreat

Great site! Everything you could want for a campsite: fire pit, nearby firewood, space for multiple tents and a couple cars, and a quick walk to a nearby stream with beautiful views of the mountains in the morning.

James M.

8 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent ·

Walk in site 15

Had a great stay at the camp. One night stay at a walk-in tent site near the river. Close enough to river to hear it which was soothing for sleep.

Cyrus C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Site 7 was perfect!

Tent ·

Site 7 - Cascade River Retreat

We’ve stayed at Cascade River Retreat before and we will stay there again. Absolutely lovely as always! Site 7 was nice, it seemed a little more tucked away than the other sites we’ve stayed in. Plenty of flat space for two tents.

Location

Marblemount, Skagit, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux), sqaǰətabš (Upper Skagit), and saʔqʷəbixʷ-suyaƛ̕bixʷ (Sauk Suiattle) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking