- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The best camping in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
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High-altitude beauty north of Mt. Rainier. From glaciers to river fishing, all is spectacular!
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Diane
2 weeks ago
13 ft campervan
We camped at Ascent Basecamp in mid October and enjoyed our stay that we booked again this last weekend in mid November despite the pouring rain each time because of the beautiful riverside setting and shared covered kitchen with the essential wood stove made it that cozy! The drive to experience the fall leaves and a visit to Leavenworth were calling! I actually loved the trains across the highway and the river sounds which drown out any traffic noise from the highway. The camp caretakers were all helpful and the sauna experience was great the second time after the wood was sorted.
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Danil
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great place. Private and cozy. Definitely will be back again
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🐼Gage
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Place was massive!!!! Clean out house and already came with grill at our site. HUGE family dinning table
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Brian
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great location, beautiful view, very quiet location and a great hangout
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Michael
October 2025
16 ft car
Instructions for arrival were great. We got to campsite after sunset, in the middle of rain, after hiking Colchuck Lake. Finding site was easy, and description is accurate. Was a little concerned about possibility of traffic noise, but Mark was spot on, you won’t hear a thing! Waking up the next morning to the sound of the river was awesome. Facilities were clean, and sauna looked very inviting. We will definitely be back, this site is surrounded by places we want to explore.
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Allyson
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Loved the site, will say be on the lookout though on wild animals as we had an overnight visit from some coyotes so keep that in mind for small animals if off leash. Only con is mainly a 1 way road once in property so when we arrived there was another vehicle trying to leave so caused some issues. Overall beautiful and clean worth the trip over!
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Melissa
October 2025
16 ft car
Big, clean, private campsite. Its closer to the road than I thought it’d be but it’s a private residential road and there were only a handful of cars that were blocked by the trees. The location is quick and easy to get to from the city but still feels remote and private. It was a great spot for my dog. The nature trail is pretty and goes through dense fern covered forest. Only thing is I wish check-in time was a little bit earlier, at least in October, because I had to rush to set up camp before it got dark. Overall do recommend!
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Laura
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Wow! What a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing your property with us. We hope to be back! The views are incredible!
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Markia
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Secluded and beautiful. Great for birding, we heard a barred owl, a great horned owl, saw a blue heron about 20’ away, and saw several belted kingfishers and woodpeckers, all in 48 hours!
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Eric
October 2025
Tent
2nd time up to Earth biscuit and my girlfriend and I love it! Great place to get away with elevated views. With sites well distanced from each other. Our dogs love the woods. The drive out there is an experience all of its own.
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Claire
October 2025
Tent
I loved how the sun Rose and appeared like a shining jewel in the sky, that is something you definitely can't miss when the skies are clear.
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Scott
October 2025
10 ft pop-up camper
This was our first experience with Hipcamp and it was amazing! Paula is a great host. The site was quiet which cannot be said of traditional camping options. The shower set up was right out of a spa, so relaxing during a rain shower. The location is great with a quick walk to the river and a short drive to town. We plan to check out the cabins next time.
I definitely recommend!
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Stephen
October 2025
10 ft pop-up camper
The grounds are beautiful, and if you like trains, they go by now and then, but at a distance that isn't too loud. A shower while camping is a great luxury.
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Jaise
September 2025
Tent
beautiful cute and quaint campsite. lovely couple that gave so many great recs and info on the site. celebrated my friends bday and first time camping for him and he said it was a lovely experience. very well kept area and grass was still soft in late sept. 10/10 would recommend especially if you dont want to camp with other campers around and prefer more secluded area without it being too far from the city (30 mins away from downtown seattle) and owners are nearby but never saw them throughout the trip just to say hello and goodbye:) thank you for the beautiful stay. also depending when you go they have lots of fruit - apple on trees and grapes on the vine in late September!
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Bethany
September 2025
Tent
We loved camping here! The site was clean and spacious. Loved how easily accessible everything was. It was beautiful and it was awesome to be so close to the river. The host was so cool as well! We will definitely be back!!!
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Chelsea
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great communication! While last minute events meant we couldn’t stay at Jason’s spot, he was quickly responsive and proactive about communicating.
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Russell
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
This space was so nicely designed. Private, personalized and comfortable. The entire property has a welcoming vibe and it is near trails and other outdoor activities. The host, Paula and her granddaughter are so welcoming and commutative. The take a lot of pride in this space.
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Dave
September 2025
21 ft Class B
Beautiful spot! We had the whole thing to ourselves, but there could have been many more campers as the sites are spread out all around the perimeter of the field, with lots of cozy nooks to set up camp in.
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Sodi
September 2025
Tent
Second time here. This time I brought my sister and my mother. We all had a WONDERFUL time at Andy’s. The creek is absolutely stunning with all the trees around. Plenty of room and so private! Close to town if you forgot anything and a lovely downtown to go walk around if you want.
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Maria
September 2025
16 ft car
Everything was amazing. We had the whole place to ourselves The river was amazing and so was the sauna p The house were tentative host. The hosts were good Big ups to Ryan and Rebecca okay
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The best camping in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA guide
Overview
About
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.
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124 ratings · 39 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
15 ft campervan ·
Evans Creek Campground
The place was cozy after a long day in the mountains.
The bathrooms and showers were a nice extra that I was not expecting.
Thank you!!
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Scott S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
Beautiful and peaceful
Camila P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Marble Creek Campground
Not too many people and I love that!
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Brittinay L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets · Group trip ·
Money Creek Campground
I loved camping at Money Creek! Our site was one of many on the river. There was plenty of firewood for sale at the host station. Bathrooms and potable water were close. There are trains that do go by often. They were background noise for us, but others in tents closer to the tracks might not like that.
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Danielle S.
4 reviews
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· June 2025
Mt Baker is one of my favorite places to explore in WA! If you want an easy, family-friendly location to visit, but still get to take in the scenery, I’d recommend Artist Point. There is a small trail that you can hike on along the mountain as well as glaciers that don’t melt during the summer!
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Lindsay G.
7 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
With pets ·
Tinkham Campground
Pretty good campsite. Love how close it is to the river. The only downside is the traffic noise from I-90.
Jessica B.
2 reviews
Verlot is a small campground that is very close to some great local hikes (Lake 22 is an excellent hike). If you're planning on staying, make sure that you take a look at the campground map. Some of the sites are far less desirable than others (because they are along the road or have little privacy). The better sites are along side the river, but also allow only limited privacy.
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Michael O.
18 reviews
Beautiful and sooo much fun!!!
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Brenda C.
14 reviews
We absolutely love this campground and area. Super beautiful, no homes around and you are in nature!! One of our favorite views is when you swim out into the lake and turn around to see breathtaking Mt Baker. Stunning!!!
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Brenda C.
14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Very beautiful location, very well maintained and clean. No cell or power which keeps the trouble away from troublesome.
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Ryan M.
3 years on Hipcamp
January 2022
The lake photo shown is clearly not at the Suiattle Guard Station, which is located on a hillside in the forest, away from the river.
John K.
3 years on Hipcamp
August 2020
How do you get a campsite at Verlot if you can't make a reservation?
Chrys D.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2019
Loved this small camground right on Baker Lake
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Christine H.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2018
If you go in late fall, around the lake you should keep an eye out for toads migrating. It's amazing!
Kaylee K.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2018
This is my Happy Place! I discovered it one day while driving Chinook Pass from Yakima to Kitsap, and have been camping here ever since. It's quiet, shady and beautiful, and I hope it stays that way forever. Happy Camping!
Sylvia M.
7 years on Hipcamp
May 2018
Donna, do you remember which site this was? My kids would love to be on the water & splash around! :)
Susan D.
7 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2018
The campground is in the valley under the highway making it very loud and not somewhere we'd likely go back to.
Jenna E.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2018
Tucked in the trees past several other campgrounds. Most sites don't have a view of the water, but there is a raft put in, that provides access to the water. There are a few quirky sites, one with an old shelter, some with very large trees, other's clinging to the hillside. Pit toilets and very quite.
Stephanie H.
7 years on Hipcamp
February 2018
The perfect place to escape from the city for the night. A series of lakes greets you after a quick hike through the woods. Can be done as a day hike, but I recommend bringing a tent and utilizing the raised tent platforms at the end of the lakes. Great little overnight trip!
Kacie G.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2018
Views for days.
Alex A.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
Group site B water views and room for 2 motorhomes and 6+ 4 person tents. 3 picnic tables, bathrooms. Walking distance to cove beach area and boat launch.
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Jill W.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
Water and septic - no electric
Kulshan Campground operated by PSE
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Jill W.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2017
It's open again! Road up has been paved. First come until summer if 2018. All spots gone by Friday at 4pm, mid July. Loads of hiking from the campground. Dispersed forest camping along the road. Lovely campground.
Trissa D.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2017
There is some freeway noise and many people come over from the Seattle area for day use on the weekends. This isn't a camping area to "get away from it all."
Adrienne B.
8 years on Hipcamp
March 2017
This campsite is easy to get to. Very secluded and quiet. Most sites are right on the river. One of my favorites...
Donna G.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2017
Lots of beautiful dispersed campsites farther up the road!
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Lizz F.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2017
Lovely free wild camping! Short drive to mountains
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Annie G.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2016
Stayed August 12-14, 2016, in the west campground. The campground is very secluded and the sites have a lot of privacy. The river noise is a nice background that blocks out any other neighbor noises. The flies were pretty bad during the afternoon and evening, so consider bringing a screened tent to cover the picnic table. Heed the warning about limited accessibility to anything larger than a small trailer. You need to bring your own water or a way to treat river water.
Jeff R.
9 years on Hipcamp
July 2016
Very convenient campground just off of I-90 on the banks of the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Friendly camp host, water is great and flush toilets with hand dryers are a bonus.
This campground is very popular and is worse for wear though. Site was strewn with trash when I arrived, cleaned up the best I could. Tent pad was uneven with poor drainage and created puddles around my tent with rainfall. Adjacent trail to Franklin Falls was completely overwhelmed with groups of day hikers, more trash, dog feces left on trail.
Verdict: Might be in better shape in the offseason, otherwise, trek further to less popular sites.
Mark F.
2 reviews
February 2016
From the camp ground there is a bit of freeway noise. I would prefer another campground if you have a choice. Down the road are some nice spots (keep going and you will see them) but there is a bit of trash strewn around because they are not kept up. A fair bit of burn piles as well.
David D.
10 years on Hipcamp