South Baker Lake to Maple Grove Camp

From the South Baker Lake Trailhead, follow the gently rolling trail through the forest and over streams. Cross Anderson Creek at 1.5 miles where a fallen tree acts as a footbridge, complete with handrails to guide you. At 1.8 miles, head down to Anderson Point for a snack break or to select your campsite for the night. This backcountry campground offers fire pits, toilets, tent pads, bear-proof food storage boxes, and spectacular views of Mount Baker across the lake.The main trail continues another 2 miles past Anderson Point to Maple Grove. Another backcountry camping area, Maple Grove provides picnic tables and a dock for boaters. If you're on a day hike, Maple Grove is a great place to enjoy lunch, take a dip in the lake;it is also a good spot to turn around for the 8.4-mile round-trip hike. For those spending the night, six campsites are available with amenities similar to those at Anderson Point.If you wish to extend your trip, you can hike the entire 14 miles of the Baker Lake Trail. You could leave a car at the north trailhead, Baker River Trailhead, to make it a one-way trip. There are other campsites along the trail, so you can choose a short out-and-back adventure or a longer point-to-point excursion.

Baker Lake is actually a reservoir, created by a 312-foot dam on the Baker River that was constructed in 1959.