Villas in Maple Falls
Maple Falls suits couples and small families wanting a simple base on the Mount Baker Highway for summer hiking and winter skiing. Homes are small, sleeping two to six, and a few have a sauna. This is a tiny community of under 300 people, and the ski area is a long drive further up the road.
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About Maple Falls
Maple Falls is a small census-designated place in Whatcom County, on the Mount Baker Highway east of Bellingham and three miles past the Kendall junction with State Route 547. Herbert Leavitt took up a homestead here in 1888, packing his supplies in from Bellingham. It sits at about 190 m on the Nooksack River, and the climate is marine, with rain spread across the year. The highway climbs on past Glacier, the community closest to Mount Baker, to the ski area and, in summer only, Artist Point. The homes are spread around Maple Falls, mostly with one or two bedrooms.
Is Maple Falls right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families exploring Mount Baker year-round
- Not for you if
- You need room for a big group, as the homes here are small.
Near Maple Falls
Glacier
The community closest to Mount Baker, with a public service centre just east of it staffed by Forest Service and National Park Service personnel.
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Seven lifts and a claimed typical snowfall of 647 inches a year, reached on the regularly plowed Mount Baker Highway.
Artist Point
The end of the highway on Kulshan Ridge, open only in summer between July and October, with trails such as the Chain Lakes Loop.
Picture Lake
A popular photography stop at milepost 55 of the highway, with a view across the water to Mount Shuksan.
Getting to Maple Falls
Bellingham airport is about 40 minutes' drive, and Abbotsford is the nearest airport. You need a car: the Mount Baker Highway is plowed in winter, but chains may be required in bad weather.
Villas in Maple Falls
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Maple Falls, Washington, USA
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Maple Falls villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Maple Falls from Mt. Baker Ski Area?
Further than it looks. The ski area sits near the top of the Mount Baker Highway, and even Glacier, the community closest to Mount Baker and further up the road than Maple Falls, is a 20-mile drive from it.
Is Artist Point open year-round from Maple Falls?
No. The final section of the Mount Baker Highway to Artist Point opens only in summer, between July and October, because of extreme weather. Late snowmelt means wildflowers usually bloom in late July or August.
Do you need snow chains to drive from Maple Falls to Mount Baker?
Sometimes. The highway is plowed regularly, but the Washington State Patrol can require chains in bad weather, and a Northwest Forest Pass is needed to park at trailheads and Artist Point.
Is Maple Falls good for families?
For small ones, yes. Homes here mostly have one or two bedrooms, and the Heather Meadows lodge at the ski area has gear rental and direct access to the bunny slope.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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