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NSRA 5-frame slide show |
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In 1991, Skagit County
purchased a 726-acre portion of the former Northern State Hospital
from the State of Washington for the purpose of developing a major
regional recreation facility for the citizens of Skagit County and
beyond. The site, now called the Northern State Recreation Area (NSRA),
is located on the eastern edge of the urban growth area of Sedro-Woolley
in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
NSRA Disc Golf Course (printable map Pdf)
Prior to closing in the 1970's, NSRA was the working
farm associated with the Northern State Hospital. Perched on a plateau
overlooking the southern meadows are the abandoned dairy barns from the
farm operations, built in 1921.
Some preliminary planning for NSRA occurred in 1993-94 that included a
resource classification study and a conceptual master plan for
development. However, between 1994 and 1998, the site received little
attention due to county staff being fully committed to other projects
and minimal public involvement in the site. That changed in 1998 when a
group of citizens formed the Northern State Task Force (NSTF) to work on
implementing some of the development plans on the property. In support
of the NSTF efforts, the County Board of Commissioners earmarked three
million dollars in December 1999, as seed money to get development
started.
Northern
State Recreation Area Master Plan
Northern State Recreation Area Pics
Location
NE of Sedro-Woolly left on Helmick Rd. from HWY 20
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Policies
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Pack it in, Pack it out.
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Do not enter the historic structures.
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Park hours dawn to dusk.
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All pets must be on leash.
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Alcohol regulations strictly enforced.
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No overnight camping.
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No paintball.
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