Somehow it's only fitting that this national forest just south of the Canadian border hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.
High elevations (5,000-10,000') mean you can count on snow even as late as June or July. Come prepared with warm socks and gloves, emergency gear and snow equipment. You'll need glacier-climbing gear to summit Mt. Baker.
If you want to take things a bit easier, the Shadow of the Sentinels walk is gentle and beautiful. Other easier hikes take you to Nooksack Falls and the Artist Ridge trail. The hike to Heather Meadows Picture Lake is so gorgeous, you'll see why "picture" is in its name.
Stay warm in a cabin along the Suiattle River Road, or choose from almost 30 diffe
Somehow it's only fitting that this national forest just south of the Canadian border hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.
High elevations (5,000-10,000') mean you can count on snow even as late as June or July. Come prepared with warm socks and gloves, emergency gear and snow equipment. You'll need glacier-climbing gear to summit Mt. Baker.
If you want to take things a bit easier, the Shadow of the Sentinels walk is gentle and beautiful. Other easier hikes take you to Nooksack Falls and the Artist Ridge trail. The hike to Heather Meadows Picture Lake is so gorgeous, you'll see why "picture" is in its name.
Stay warm in a cabin along the Suiattle River Road, or choose from almost 30 different campgrounds scattered throughout the forest. Some offer RV hookups while others are more primitive, but all are beautifully maintained.
Look for amenities including a salmon fry area, natural springs, river fishing, and boat launches.
Activities in the park
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Snow sports
Swimming
Whitewater paddling
Wildlife watching
45 campgrounds in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests
San Juan Campground is gonna make you wish you had more PTO days. A perfect combo of sun and shade, spend a day exploring the nearby Skykomish River followed by roasting hot dogs in your fire pit. There’s also picnic tables and restrooms available for your convenience, but no water. You’ll have to haul in your own or treat the river water like a r Read more...
Calling all river rats! There are sites and restrooms in this campground nestled among lush greenery along the Stillaguamish River. With a classic Washington feel and private sites accessible to tents and trailers, you’ll wish you could move in. Oh and did we mention the dope river bar nearby? Head out from camp and spend your day splishin’ and sp Read more...
Drive-up, throw down, and wake up to adventure at Coal Lake/Independence Lake Trailhead Dispersed Camp. Just outside your door, er, zipper is Coal Lake Trail 632. When planning your adventures, definitely consider trekking south 2. 3 miles to the Coal Lake Road Skir Route, or north to bump into North Lake Trail 712. 1 where you’re apt to discover Read more...
Tucked between the Old Mill Pond and South Fork Stillaguamish River, the Tulalip Mill Site Group Campground can accommodate up to 60 people. Located in an old-growth forest, the campground is open from May to September and is near several Wilderness areas, so get out there and explore! There is no water at this campground, so come prepared.
Want a little taste of what the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) has to offer? Hike-in from multiple angles to find dispersed camping at Suiattle Pass. At an elevation of 5904 feet, expect a crisper climate, and expect to see one hell of a view framing the surrounding Cascade Mountains and valleys in every direction. Campers are kindly asked not to camp Read more...
Situated on the banks of the tranquil river, Miller River Group Campground is an ideal place for large groups looking for a secluded spot in the northern Cascade Range. This shady campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest and is a great starting point for many outdoor adventures, just a short trek to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. There are Read more...
Leave it to Beaver Creek Group Campground to set yourself up for an epic weekend in the wilderness! The group site, intended for one single group comes at a pretty penny, but split among 25 people, and you’ll pay a whopping $3 per person per night. That is unless if you’re coming here with a hoard of children (which this area is great for!) who ca Read more...
Coal Creek Group Campground is great for families, so bring the kids! Located in the forest of cedar, fir, and hemlock where the Stillaguamish River meets Coal Creek, the campground can accommodate up to 25 people. A great spot for junior explorers, there are a ton of big and small critters that live nearby, and large sand bank where the kids can Read more...
The Marten Creek Group Campground sits on a forested bench above the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Located where the river meets Marten Creek, this tent campground can accommodate up to 25 people. You’ll be near several wilderness areas, an ideal starting point to explore the wild and serene Cascade region. There is no potable water here, so bri Read more...
Boardman Creek Group Campground is the perfect spot for those looking for a convenient campground that feels secluded. Located near the Mount Loop Scenic Byway, the campground is on the Stillaguamish River, which masks most of the noise from traffic. Great for small and medium groups, this long and narrow campground has two campsites for tents or Read more...
Wiley Creek Group Campground is a short walk from the South Fork Stillaguamish River and located in a forest of towering Douglas fir. Popular with youth groups and other organizations, there are two group campgrounds here that can accommodate tents and trailers, and also have shelters. Approximately 50 campers can sleep in each site.
Each ca Read more...
Zen out with your friends in the forest for a yoga weekend at Beckler River Campground. Ohm. This peaceful spot along the Beckler river offers plenty of options for groups and even the lone yogi. Don your linen pants and align your chakras in the peaceful wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle of real life. Can’t quite nail down Scorpion p Read more...
In a peaceful and serene setting of towering firs, cedars and hemlocks, Turlo Campground offers single sites available to call (your vacation) home. Turlo offers restrooms too, though no drinking water. The best part? This spot is open and reservable year round. So whether you plan to fish a stones’ throw from your site in the Summer or watch the Read more...
If it’s not always sunny in Seattle, it can be at Verlot Campground! On a sunny day you’ll find a bright, shiny campground where a less densely forested area allows for more sunlight to hit the tent-, and trailer-friendly sites. Verlot Campground is open year round; and with dope fishing and plenty of places to hang up your hammock, it’s a chill s Read more...
No sunscreen needed when you stay at Middle Fork Campground—the single campsites here are sheltered beneath the shady branches of Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, and there’s easy access to the Middle Fork Trailhead nearby. Heads up to RVers: only RVs and trailers less than 35 feet long wi Read more...
Mineral Park Campground has East and West campsite options at Mineral Park, which side will you be on?! Both areas are perfect for tents and trailers and offer the ultimate luxury: restrooms. The entire campground is BYOW (bring your own water) and is best suited to tents and smaller trailers. It’s located almost 14 miles down a gravel road that w Read more...
This campground is a little gem you’re gonna wanna keep a secret. Set your tent up along the Sauk River in this old growth forest campsite and hear the water rushing just steps away. You’ve got to haul in your own drinking water but that’s cool, you’ll still feel luxurious with a fire pit, picnic table, and tent pad at each site. Snagging a site i Read more...
If a cushy campsite with water, restrooms, picnic tables, and access to some of the prettiest areas of the park sounds like a good time to you, then Trouble it is! This place is full of the good kinda trouble--with access to fishing, kayaking, swimming on the Skykomish River, and a nature trail to boot--just don’t get kicked out for having too muc Read more...
Ashland Lakes Trail Dispersed Camp could be a great way to intro your friend to an easy to moderate backpacking/overnight camp sesh. To find this hidden gem, follow an old roadbed 2. 7 miles to Beaver Plant Lake, a sensitive wetland of sphagnum bog and peat (sounds mystical, doesn’t it?). The right fork continues past the junction with the abandon Read more...
Camp vibes abound for the weary traveller at Gold Basin. Get stoked on single sites, double sites and group space available for 20-50 happy campers! Suitable for tents and trailers (though some sites are tent only), the grounds offer fire pits, restrooms, drinking water and an open field for all your recreational needs. Hacky sack anyone? Open May Read more...
It’s easy to get into the wild from Denny Creek Campground; access to the Wagon Road Trail, Franklin Falls Trail and Denny Creek Trail are just a short walk away. These trails lead into the beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness, so plan to be on your feet for a while to take it all in. The campground itself offers 33 single sites and one group site th Read more...
The steep drive to the Coral Pass Campground is so worth it for the ah-mazing views. The sites here are set in the majestic alpine woods, and access to the nearby Rainier View Trail provides plenty of scenic overlooks to surpass your monthly quota of “oohs” and “ahhs!”
Splish splash! Come on down to Shannon Creek Campground for easy access to a designated swimming area right on the banks of Baker Lake. Some campsites are along the lake’s shores, while the rest are nestled on a forested slope just a little ways up from the lake—it’s an easy walk down to the swimming site and day use area.
Marble Creek Campground is recommended for those looking for something remote AND memorable. With tent and trailer sites, this campground will put you smack dab in the heart of the wilderness! It’s not glamping but you won’t be roughing it, there are garbage bins and restrooms available, but no potable water or cell service--so come prepared. Expl Read more...
Skip the whole glampground thing and just toss the tent where its convenient at Bear Lake Trail 703 Dispersed Camp! Well, maybe not anywhere--but in this case, it’s hella convenient to camp right on the shore of a beautiful lake. Bear Lake Trail 703 Dispersed Camp leads to Bear Lake, a short third of a mile hike from the road, which is a great exp Read more...
At Evans Creek Campground, you’ll hear the sound of birds chirping, water rushing, and engines revving. Yep, this campground is a popular spot for motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts, since over 40 miles of OHV trails snake through the area. If you’re into biking without the motors, mountain bikes are welcome on the trails, too.
As you may suspect, there are two group campgrounds you can reserve here, a North and a South group. Imagine that! These group sites come at a pretty penny, but split among 25 people, and you’ll pay a whopping $3 per person, per night. Bayview Group North and South Campgrounds sit almost on 9-mile Baker Lake Reservoir, a hot bed for fishing; and i Read more...
It’s true—nature is best explored with good company! You can make room for everyone by setting up camp at Bayview North Group Campground. There are views of the epic Mt. Baker alongside countless towering trees, and a rugged path from camp to Blaker Lake. Up for some adventuring? You’re right around the corner from the infamous Pacific Crest Trail Read more...
Snag a spot at this 45-site campground and you’ll be super close to the winding White River, and you’ll have plenty of shade provided by fir, cedar, and hemlock trees. Picnic tables and fire rings are available at each site, and they’re reservable in advance.
Clear Creek is your spot! Under studly fir trees you’ll find campsites for tents or trailers with a communal feel. Each comes with a firepit and there are restrooms nearby. A hop away is the Frog Lake trail and the Old Sauk Trail. Looking to score river views and make new forest friends? Clear Creek is a clear choice.
Fall asleep to the gentle tinkle of water running over rocks in Park Creek at this campground. Looking to splash around in a larger body of water? Good news: Baker Lake is just up the road. Half of the 12 sites here are reservable in advance, and reservations are a good idea—this is a popular joint!
Outdoorsy folk, allow me to introduce you to the real Four Seasons Hotel! From hiking, biking, and navigating steep crags in the summer, to skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling winding trails in the winter, Mount Baker National Recreation Area is the premier four-star destination in northeastern Washington. With numerous campsites ranging from hi Read more...
Open for overnight and day use May through September, Silver Springs offers tent or trailer sites that are perfect for singles or group camping. Day use fees vary, but do you really want to miss out on a starlit evening in the wilderness? Stay overnight, and since each site offers a fire pit and picnic table, you’ll no doubt be comfy. The campgrou Read more...
Boldly go where no man has gone before… Boulder Creek Campground. Okay, so this spot does get some traffic, but it’s one of the park’s quieter campgrounds. Choose between eight campsites along the creek, plus one group site if you’re bringing the whole gang.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests
High-altitude beauty north of Mt. Rainier. From glaciers to river fishing, all is spectacular!
Somehow it's only fitting that this national forest just south of the Canadian border hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.
High elevations (5,000-10,000') mean you can count on snow even as late as June or July. Come prepared with warm socks and gloves, emergency gear and snow equipment. You'll need glacier-climbing gear to summit Mt. Baker.
If you want to take things a bit easier, the Shadow of the Sentinels walk is gentle and beautiful. Other easier hikes take you to Nooksack Falls and the Artist Ridge trail. The hike to Heather Meadows Picture Lake is so gorgeous, you'll see why "picture" is in its name.
Stay warm in a cabin along the Suiattle River Road, or choose from almost 30 diffe
Somehow it's only fitting that this national forest just south of the Canadian border hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.
High elevations (5,000-10,000') mean you can count on snow even as late as June or July. Come prepared with warm socks and gloves, emergency gear and snow equipment. You'll need glacier-climbing gear to summit Mt. Baker.
If you want to take things a bit easier, the Shadow of the Sentinels walk is gentle and beautiful. Other easier hikes take you to Nooksack Falls and the Artist Ridge trail. The hike to Heather Meadows Picture Lake is so gorgeous, you'll see why "picture" is in its name.
Stay warm in a cabin along the Suiattle River Road, or choose from almost 30 different campgrounds scattered throughout the forest. Some offer RV hookups while others are more primitive, but all are beautifully maintained.
Look for amenities including a salmon fry area, natural springs, river fishing, and boat launches.
Activities in the park
45 campgrounds in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests
San Juan Campground is gonna make you wish you had more PTO days. A perfect combo of sun and shade, spend a day exploring the nearby Skykomish River followed by roasting hot dogs in your fire pit. There’s also picnic tables and restrooms available for your convenience, but no water. You’ll have to haul in your own or treat the river water like a r Read more...
Calling all river rats! There are sites and restrooms in this campground nestled among lush greenery along the Stillaguamish River. With a classic Washington feel and private sites accessible to tents and trailers, you’ll wish you could move in. Oh and did we mention the dope river bar nearby? Head out from camp and spend your day splishin’ and sp Read more...
Drive-up, throw down, and wake up to adventure at Coal Lake/Independence Lake Trailhead Dispersed Camp. Just outside your door, er, zipper is Coal Lake Trail 632. When planning your adventures, definitely consider trekking south 2. 3 miles to the Coal Lake Road Skir Route, or north to bump into North Lake Trail 712. 1 where you’re apt to discover Read more...
Tucked between the Old Mill Pond and South Fork Stillaguamish River, the Tulalip Mill Site Group Campground can accommodate up to 60 people. Located in an old-growth forest, the campground is open from May to September and is near several Wilderness areas, so get out there and explore! There is no water at this campground, so come prepared.
Want a little taste of what the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) has to offer? Hike-in from multiple angles to find dispersed camping at Suiattle Pass. At an elevation of 5904 feet, expect a crisper climate, and expect to see one hell of a view framing the surrounding Cascade Mountains and valleys in every direction. Campers are kindly asked not to camp Read more...
Situated on the banks of the tranquil river, Miller River Group Campground is an ideal place for large groups looking for a secluded spot in the northern Cascade Range. This shady campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest and is a great starting point for many outdoor adventures, just a short trek to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. There are Read more...
Leave it to Beaver Creek Group Campground to set yourself up for an epic weekend in the wilderness! The group site, intended for one single group comes at a pretty penny, but split among 25 people, and you’ll pay a whopping $3 per person per night. That is unless if you’re coming here with a hoard of children (which this area is great for!) who ca Read more...
Coal Creek Group Campground is great for families, so bring the kids! Located in the forest of cedar, fir, and hemlock where the Stillaguamish River meets Coal Creek, the campground can accommodate up to 25 people. A great spot for junior explorers, there are a ton of big and small critters that live nearby, and large sand bank where the kids can Read more...
The Marten Creek Group Campground sits on a forested bench above the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Located where the river meets Marten Creek, this tent campground can accommodate up to 25 people. You’ll be near several wilderness areas, an ideal starting point to explore the wild and serene Cascade region. There is no potable water here, so bri Read more...
Boardman Creek Group Campground is the perfect spot for those looking for a convenient campground that feels secluded. Located near the Mount Loop Scenic Byway, the campground is on the Stillaguamish River, which masks most of the noise from traffic. Great for small and medium groups, this long and narrow campground has two campsites for tents or Read more...
Wiley Creek Group Campground is a short walk from the South Fork Stillaguamish River and located in a forest of towering Douglas fir. Popular with youth groups and other organizations, there are two group campgrounds here that can accommodate tents and trailers, and also have shelters. Approximately 50 campers can sleep in each site. Each ca Read more...
Zen out with your friends in the forest for a yoga weekend at Beckler River Campground. Ohm. This peaceful spot along the Beckler river offers plenty of options for groups and even the lone yogi. Don your linen pants and align your chakras in the peaceful wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle of real life. Can’t quite nail down Scorpion p Read more...
In a peaceful and serene setting of towering firs, cedars and hemlocks, Turlo Campground offers single sites available to call (your vacation) home. Turlo offers restrooms too, though no drinking water. The best part? This spot is open and reservable year round. So whether you plan to fish a stones’ throw from your site in the Summer or watch the Read more...
If it’s not always sunny in Seattle, it can be at Verlot Campground! On a sunny day you’ll find a bright, shiny campground where a less densely forested area allows for more sunlight to hit the tent-, and trailer-friendly sites. Verlot Campground is open year round; and with dope fishing and plenty of places to hang up your hammock, it’s a chill s Read more...
No sunscreen needed when you stay at Middle Fork Campground—the single campsites here are sheltered beneath the shady branches of Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, and there’s easy access to the Middle Fork Trailhead nearby. Heads up to RVers: only RVs and trailers less than 35 feet long wi Read more...
Mineral Park Campground has East and West campsite options at Mineral Park, which side will you be on?! Both areas are perfect for tents and trailers and offer the ultimate luxury: restrooms. The entire campground is BYOW (bring your own water) and is best suited to tents and smaller trailers. It’s located almost 14 miles down a gravel road that w Read more...
This campground is a little gem you’re gonna wanna keep a secret. Set your tent up along the Sauk River in this old growth forest campsite and hear the water rushing just steps away. You’ve got to haul in your own drinking water but that’s cool, you’ll still feel luxurious with a fire pit, picnic table, and tent pad at each site. Snagging a site i Read more...
If a cushy campsite with water, restrooms, picnic tables, and access to some of the prettiest areas of the park sounds like a good time to you, then Trouble it is! This place is full of the good kinda trouble--with access to fishing, kayaking, swimming on the Skykomish River, and a nature trail to boot--just don’t get kicked out for having too muc Read more...
Ashland Lakes Trail Dispersed Camp could be a great way to intro your friend to an easy to moderate backpacking/overnight camp sesh. To find this hidden gem, follow an old roadbed 2. 7 miles to Beaver Plant Lake, a sensitive wetland of sphagnum bog and peat (sounds mystical, doesn’t it?). The right fork continues past the junction with the abandon Read more...
Camp vibes abound for the weary traveller at Gold Basin. Get stoked on single sites, double sites and group space available for 20-50 happy campers! Suitable for tents and trailers (though some sites are tent only), the grounds offer fire pits, restrooms, drinking water and an open field for all your recreational needs. Hacky sack anyone? Open May Read more...
It’s easy to get into the wild from Denny Creek Campground; access to the Wagon Road Trail, Franklin Falls Trail and Denny Creek Trail are just a short walk away. These trails lead into the beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness, so plan to be on your feet for a while to take it all in. The campground itself offers 33 single sites and one group site th Read more...
The steep drive to the Coral Pass Campground is so worth it for the ah-mazing views. The sites here are set in the majestic alpine woods, and access to the nearby Rainier View Trail provides plenty of scenic overlooks to surpass your monthly quota of “oohs” and “ahhs!”
Splish splash! Come on down to Shannon Creek Campground for easy access to a designated swimming area right on the banks of Baker Lake. Some campsites are along the lake’s shores, while the rest are nestled on a forested slope just a little ways up from the lake—it’s an easy walk down to the swimming site and day use area.
Marble Creek Campground is recommended for those looking for something remote AND memorable. With tent and trailer sites, this campground will put you smack dab in the heart of the wilderness! It’s not glamping but you won’t be roughing it, there are garbage bins and restrooms available, but no potable water or cell service--so come prepared. Expl Read more...
Skip the whole glampground thing and just toss the tent where its convenient at Bear Lake Trail 703 Dispersed Camp! Well, maybe not anywhere--but in this case, it’s hella convenient to camp right on the shore of a beautiful lake. Bear Lake Trail 703 Dispersed Camp leads to Bear Lake, a short third of a mile hike from the road, which is a great exp Read more...
At Evans Creek Campground, you’ll hear the sound of birds chirping, water rushing, and engines revving. Yep, this campground is a popular spot for motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts, since over 40 miles of OHV trails snake through the area. If you’re into biking without the motors, mountain bikes are welcome on the trails, too.
As you may suspect, there are two group campgrounds you can reserve here, a North and a South group. Imagine that! These group sites come at a pretty penny, but split among 25 people, and you’ll pay a whopping $3 per person, per night. Bayview Group North and South Campgrounds sit almost on 9-mile Baker Lake Reservoir, a hot bed for fishing; and i Read more...
It’s true—nature is best explored with good company! You can make room for everyone by setting up camp at Bayview North Group Campground. There are views of the epic Mt. Baker alongside countless towering trees, and a rugged path from camp to Blaker Lake. Up for some adventuring? You’re right around the corner from the infamous Pacific Crest Trail Read more...
Snag a spot at this 45-site campground and you’ll be super close to the winding White River, and you’ll have plenty of shade provided by fir, cedar, and hemlock trees. Picnic tables and fire rings are available at each site, and they’re reservable in advance.
Clear Creek is your spot! Under studly fir trees you’ll find campsites for tents or trailers with a communal feel. Each comes with a firepit and there are restrooms nearby. A hop away is the Frog Lake trail and the Old Sauk Trail. Looking to score river views and make new forest friends? Clear Creek is a clear choice.
Fall asleep to the gentle tinkle of water running over rocks in Park Creek at this campground. Looking to splash around in a larger body of water? Good news: Baker Lake is just up the road. Half of the 12 sites here are reservable in advance, and reservations are a good idea—this is a popular joint!
Outdoorsy folk, allow me to introduce you to the real Four Seasons Hotel! From hiking, biking, and navigating steep crags in the summer, to skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling winding trails in the winter, Mount Baker National Recreation Area is the premier four-star destination in northeastern Washington. With numerous campsites ranging from hi Read more...
Open for overnight and day use May through September, Silver Springs offers tent or trailer sites that are perfect for singles or group camping. Day use fees vary, but do you really want to miss out on a starlit evening in the wilderness? Stay overnight, and since each site offers a fire pit and picnic table, you’ll no doubt be comfy. The campgrou Read more...
Boldly go where no man has gone before… Boulder Creek Campground. Okay, so this spot does get some traffic, but it’s one of the park’s quieter campgrounds. Choose between eight campsites along the creek, plus one group site if you’re bringing the whole gang.