Directions

The Skagit River Bald Eagle viewing area is located about 100 miles north and east of Seattle, Washington. Watch for the Rockport signs, and turn right onto Alfred Street, then left on Railroad Avenue. The Interpretive Center will be on the left.

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center is located at:

Howard Miller Steelhead Park
52809 Rockport Park Road
Rockport, WA 98283
(360) 853-7626

Hours: 
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturdays & Sundays
Open the first weekend in December to the last weekend in January each year.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take Exit 230 at Burlington. Exit the interstate and head east on State Route 20 (the North Cascades Scenic Highway). The community of Rockport, in the heart of the viewing area, is about 40 miles from I-5 on SR 20.

FROM THE NORTH
Take exit 232 for Cook Road toward Sedro-Woolley. Follow Cook Road to SR 20 in Sedro-Woolley and turn left (east). Continue on SR 20 through Concrete, then to the community of Rockport, which is about 40 miles from I-5 on SR 20.

FROM DARRINGTON
Take WA 530/Emens Road. Turn left onto Rockport Park Road, and the Center will be on the right.

NOTES

• State Route 20 over Washington Pass and Rainy Pass will be closed for the winter between mile posts 134 (Ross Lake Trail) and mile post 175 (west of Early Winters).
• Be especially cautious when pulling off and onto Highway 20.
• Please help support the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by purchasing a “Watchable Wildlife” decal or personalized license plate.