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Lookout Arts Quarry Campground
Hosted by Sulai ¡ Bellingham, Washington
10 sites ¡ RV, Tent ¡ 61 acres
Near North Cascades National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Complex Headquarters and Visitor Information.
Clothing optional
Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.
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RV/tent sites (dispersed)
10 sites
LAQ Forest and Field
91%
(121)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Reviews
91% Recommend121 ratings ¡ 90 reviews
The Lookouts Quarry Campground offers a unique camping experience combining natural beauty with artistic flair. Most visitors appreciated the spaciousness, serenity, and the fun of exploring art installations and the quarry. While some found the camping spots a bit sparse and the noise from the nearby freeway noticeable, the consensus is that it's a welcoming place with a great swimming hole and thoughtful amenities. The host's responsiveness and the communal atmosphere were frequently highlighted as positives.
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Recommends
¡ September 2026
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
LAQ is amazing! We loved exploring the grounds, seeing all the art, and appreciating the snakes, frogs, and salamanders! Many options for nice camp spots. Super easy - just show up and find a spot! 10/10 recommend! We will totally be coming back for ShâBang!
Recommends
¡ September 2026
16 ft car ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
what a fun place to stay and the quarry water was so perfect
Loved it! Spacious place, sweet vibe, fun to explore, Great Lake and dock
Recommends
¡ August 2026
21 ft truck camper ¡ With kids ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
We had a great stay at the Lookouts Quarry Campground. Sulai was hosting another event, of which we are not a part of, but there was plenty of space to spread out. The quarry was awesome and provided fantastic swimming. A great way to cool off after biking at Galbraith.
Great spot!! Quiet. Serene. Good location for us visiting family in Bellingham. Will return!
Recommends
¡ August 2026
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
This place is great, we will be back again! Everything about it was magical, and even just for one night it was a great escape!
Recommends
¡ July 2026
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Our family had a great time tent camping at LAQ. The grounds were beautiful, water was easy to find, and there were both flushable toilets and porta-potties available to us. And of course, the quarry is true gem. The host also provided thoughtful answers to questions we had about what we could expect regarding simultaneous festivities as we prepared four our young kiddosâ first camping excursion.
This place was wonderful. If youâre looking for fancy. If youâre looking for the concrete parking lot style camping. Do not go. If youâre going for an open experience of amazing art and buildings. Outdoor showers and washrooms where you need your own TP. To do morning yoga on the quarry dock. To be in peace not next to a highway. To listen to the frogs. And be around art installs. This was a highlight of our trip. Camp where you like. Enjoy the space. Love it and would stay again. If you complain then youâre looking for glamping. This is an experience and worth it.
Recommends
¡ July 2026
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
I absolutely loved this campground, I really wanted to gatekeep but genuinely had a great time
This is such a cute gem in the area! We didn't get a chance to explore all that the campground/property has to offer but we enjoyed our experience while there.
The campground is so unique in that it's part of an event venue. The art installations on the property were fun to see during our short time there. The campground and outhouses were well-maintained, and other guests were so quiet and respectful. We camped further from the event space but closer to the freeway, so there was some traffic noise but it wasn't disruptive.
Although we never got to meet the host, they were very communicative throughout the process. We had no problem accessing the site during our stay. This was our first time using Hipcamp, so this experience has set a high bar for future adventures!
Not recommend
¡ July 2026
17 ft campervan ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
It was ok. We were on a rather quick trip and the weather wasnât as warm as expected. Iâd consider coming back to float around in the quarry if it was warmer out.
Recommends
¡ June 2026
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Friendly and welcoming place was great to get away too
Not recommend
¡ June 2026
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Definitely a primitive campsite. The art installations were cool but the camping spots were sparse and unmaintained. We actually decided to camp elsewhere because of no suitable spots to set up.
Recommends
¡ May 2026
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Loved it! Beautiful, peaceful, great for our multifamily camp out.
Recommends
¡ May 2026
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
I really enjoyed camping here. It was very well spaced out from other sites and there were few people there to begin with.
The swimming hole has a slide and itâs so much fun!!!
I would def go back again! Already thinking about the next trip!
This place felt magical! So many cool things to see and look at. Almost felt like I jumped into my childhood storybook adventures. This time of year ( May) I had to find a spot to camp, things werenât super defined, but defined enough to figure it out and it is mentioned in the description that you must be a bit of an adventurer (something to that effect) which made it more fun. The quarry was beautiful and full of huge frogs! Highly recommend! Youâll feel like a kid again.
Recommends
¡ October 2025
35 ft Class C ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Sulai was so response and helpful and the property is magical đĽ°
Recommends
¡ October 2025
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
I loved the unique setting and creative energy of the property. Sulai was very responsive and a generous host.
Recommends
¡ September 2025
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
We had a blast! Plenty of nice spots to set up camp, lots to explore and see. We pretty much had the whole place to ourselves but the host was responsive if I had any questions via the app.
The new sauna, outdoor showers with hot water, working toilets/sinks, and the swimming hole were the highlights for my last summer trip. Iâve already told my friends about this place and plan on coming back next year.
Recommends
¡ September 2025
20 ft campervan ¡ Group trip ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
LAQ was great! We rode bikes at Galbraith string the day, swam in the quarry, used the sauna and got to explore the remnants of shebang. Looking forward to coming back
Recommends
¡ August 2025
22 ft campervan ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
We found a site with plenty of privacy and had a nice walk to the lake for a swim. It was the best swim I have had in years.
There was so much to explore! We found the property easily, and there was plenty of room for our site, not too close to anyone else's (they weren't predefined). The quarry water was the perfect temperature, and had a lot of space for lounging nearby. We heard toads and saw shooting stars! By chance we stumbled on a hot tub which was a cool surprise (optional for a small fee). There wasn't any unwelcome wildlife (like squirrels that were overly friendly) and the site was very well maintained, so we didn't leave with poison oak or scratches from thorns etc just from getting around. The showers and porta potty's were super clean, there was a water spout for drinking water and a sink for hand washing, even outlets if you needed to charge something. This would be a great place to bring kids because there was plenty of space to roam and play. The infrastructure for their festivals was fun to explore. There were mystical colored lights at night that were not at all invasive for sleeping. During my stay there were a few other sites people set up camp, but we only chatted with one other visitor cause the property is so big and spread out. I and my friends were very pleasantly surprised and want to come back for a little retreat again.
The quarry and spot to swim and rest by the water are wonderful. Many dragonflies and bunnies. The space felt a bit like a ghost town, I interacted with just one person while there. I found a spot for drinking water, but the toilets closest to the swim-spot were locked, and there wasnât much signage or anything to indicate much of anything about anything. Recommend ears plugs or similar, as sound from I-5 is presentâŚ
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
Just a magical place! We had a great time and the host was very communicative.
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
My partner and I absolutely loved our stay here! Dispersed camping, super cool art structures and the lake made it one of a kind. We will be back soon!
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Close to MTB trails at Galby
20 ft campervan ¡ With kids ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
The quarry is awesome! Nice to be able to pick our own camp spot in the loop and park our van at the best angle. I bet they have some great events at this place!
Recommends
¡ June 2025
Tent ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
I loved tent camping here! This is such a fun place to escape and reset. The swimming hole is awesome, and we super enjoyed the outdoor showers. Definitely recommend!
This place was great! first time I had planned a camping trip of my own with my friend. The nature was amazing, and the decorations around the campsite were also very fun to explore! Our host was incredibly kind and understanding when we had questions. The bathrooms were nice and extremely convenient! Warm water showers, quiet campsites, and a good sense of community among all the campers! Definitely will be returning to this site again and again! Amazing spot for the price, too.
Recommends
¡ June 2025
LOVED the swimming hole !!
20 ft campervan ¡ Group trip ¡
LAQ Forest and Field
We loved camping at Lookout Arts Quarry, it was well maintained and beautiful. Not too many campers when we were there in June. LOVED the swimming hole !!!!
New favorite camping spot in Bellingham area
Dipsursed camping in rugged natural environment with real toilets, access to potable water, cute little outdoor shower with hot water
Beautiful swimming area
Space to hike and expore
My kids loved the sculptures and exploring the various stage areas
We will be back frequently
Location
Bellingham, Skagit, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Sulai L.
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