Camping near Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest adventure.

High-altitude beauty north of Mt. Rainier. From glaciers to river fishing, all is spectacular!

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Clear Creek Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Boulder Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Horseshoe Cove Campground

41 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Panorama Point Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Park Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Shannon Creek Campground

17 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Swift Creek Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Can't get much closer than this - Franklin Falls

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Denny Creek Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Middle Fork Campground

39 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Car camping down the road in mid February .

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Tinkham Campground

46 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Corral Pass Campground

44 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The Dalles Campground

44 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Evans Creek Campground

46 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Silver Springs Campground

32 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Gold Basin Campground

91 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Red Bridge Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Turlo Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Douglas Fir Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Silver Fir Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Marble Creek Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Mineral Park Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Money Creek Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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San Juan Campground

18 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Troublesome Creek Campground

25 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Suiattle Guard Station

1 site In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Boardwalk around Beaver Plant Lake, on the way down to Ashland Lakes.

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Ashland Lakes Trail Dispersed Camp

2 sites In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Bear Lake Trail 703 Dispersed Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Coal Lake/Independence Lake Trailhead Dispersed Camp

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Coal Lake/Independence Lake Trailhead Dispersed Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Hannegan Trailhead Dispersed Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Pacific Crest Trail #2000 Suiattle Pass Dispersed Camp

2 sites In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Bayview Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Bayview North Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Beaver Creek Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Coal Creek Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Esswine Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Tulalip Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Wiley Creek Group Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Excelsior Group Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Miller River Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Beckler River Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

A short hike up to Table Mountain will provide you with a stunning 360 degree of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan and the North Cascades!

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Mt. Baker National Recreation Area

2 sites In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Verlot Campground

25 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Boardman Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Marten Creek Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Bedal Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents In Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Valhalla Tree Farm

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Arlington, WA

When Earl and Laurine Ingebright found an ad in a local paper for sixty acres near Arlington, in 1958, they knew it would be a place for family fun, relaxation, and their own private forest. What they could not have anticipated was the sheer diversity of projects, parties, and fun that the family would pursue on the property over the coming generations. From forest stewardship and timber harvesting, to campsites and trail construction, to rock concerts and wine making. While they have since passed, these founders began something truly amazing; A tree farm that showcases the successful accomplishment of almost every objective a forest landowner could have. Timber production, wildlife, aesthetics, recreation, and forest resiliency. Valhalla embodies all these things with so little conflict as to look effortless.

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Dean’s Campground

18 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Auburn, WA

Welcome to Dean’s! Eight minutes off Highway 18 lies 11 acres of mostly undeveloped land. Dean's is a beautiful, bare-bones place to rest between national parks, before or after crossing the US / CA border, or to set up base camp to explore Seattle / Tacoma. Our main driveway is CLOSED this year for repairs. We have alternate arrival instructions for you after you book. These instructions add about 7 minutes (totaling 8 minutes) from Highway 18 to the campground. Our location is convenient. We are just minutes from Auburn city limits. Road noise, planes, Pacific Raceways, and freight trains are audible here even if muffled by the trees. Our distant neighbors occasionally indulge in target shooting. This doesn't last long. Please call us immediately with any concerns. We have a brand new neighborhood in construction on one of our property lines. Heavy machinery is in use around 8 am and usually finished by dinner time. In order to provide safety and peace, hosts live just outside the campground and closely manage happenings. All our sites have 2-4 persons occupancy in hopes of deterring parties. Our quiet hours are 8pm-8am so we can rest up for the next day’s adventures. We ban fires during the peak of summer to avoid the issue of wildfires entirely. Propane stoves are welcome. We do not have a check in cut-off time tho reservations do need to be made before midnight. We have zero tolerance for hateful, abusive, or discriminatory behavior toward people, belongings, and wildlife. With that being said, the 40+ year old trees and distance between the campsites provides space for you to bring and create your own vibes. Hosts should only approach you with safety or quiet hour concerns. They are available 24 / 7 for any questions or requests you may have. Feel free to reach out any time (our phone number can be found on Google).

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Aquaman Mountain

9 sites · RVs, Tents322 acres · Black Diamond, WA

322 acres that was cut down in 2020. We are growing over 150,000 trees on it now with plans to line the 1.5 mile driveway with Japanese Cherry Blossoms from DC (Yoshino, Kwanzan, Weeping, Okame, Higan, Akebono, Snow Geese). The mountain starts at 600 feet elevation and climbs to 1600 feet. Very peaceful and remote yet you can see Seattle and Mt Rainer. As I will spend over $60k a year fighting blackberry, cottonwood, red alder, and elk damage to get our forest established in the next few years, your contribution by staying here will 100% assist with helping the trees. There are 9 different secluded campsites on the mountain. All the sites can be used to host parties of up to 150 people (we have done it several times). The issue to consider is traffic. For large parties, we ask most people (usually car people) to park below on Green River Gorge Rd (there is a large county pull off) and then load into the back of trucks for the drive up the mountain. It is a one lane road, so it could get congested if 100 cars drove up it. One retirement party rented a bus for running people up and down and a porta potty at their site for guests. I am very happy to assist with party planning and setup if you have a wedding or retirement or business party. (or anything else) Boy and Girl Scout troops and Explorer scout units are welcome to camp free (when doing unit camping and in uniform). Site 4 would be best for large troops. Hip camp gets people the property entrance great, but the coordinates to the driveway entrance are 47 19’15.7”N 121 58’05.6”W or 47.321039, -121.968225 should you want them. The gate has a hipcamp sign on it but it is hard to see if the gate happens to be open. Franklin Ghost town is 2.5 miles (or 2.5 minutes southwest at 60 mph) from the entrance to Aquaman Mtn. If you are trying to find my gate and you end up in Franklin, you need to turn around and drive back 2.5 miles on Green River Gorge Road. When you see the large pull-off section on the right (North), my gate is 100 yards past that on the left (South) of the road.

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Heron's Rookery at Yakima River

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Cle Elum, WA

Beautiful private 0.4-acre property right on the Yakima river and located within the Elk Meadows Community. Plenty of shade, fire pit, picnic table, electricity, and water. Grey water or compostable sewage only. Great for a place to RV, and also plenty of flat grassy space for tent camping. Just off I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum. If you are looking for a peaceful riverfront getaway, here's your spot!

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Highland Park Hideaway

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Seattle, WA

Enjoy an urban layover in Seattle at this “secret garden” oasis! Property is tucked away off the main street in a manicured, park-like setting. Borders a private greenbelt on one side, with territorial and peek-a-boo mountain views. Easy walking distance to numerous open spaces, walking trails, parks/playgrounds, coffee shop and cafe in the adjacent, vibrant Greenbridge Community. 2 blocks to Westcrest Park, which has panoramic views of the city skyline, a flat open meadow, walking path, and an off-leash dog area. Highland Park Hideaway offers easy access to downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, Ferries, Seattle Center, Space Needle, Alki Beach and so much more. Or head down to T-Mobile Park, Lumen field or Climate Pledge Arena for a Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks or Kraken game...or one of many events/concerts! Conveniently located on bus routes (60, 131, H Line) to downtown Seattle, West Seattle, Capitol Hill, and Bellevue. And just a ~15-minute drive to SEA Airport or downtown Seattle. Uber/Lyft/Taxis are readily available in minutes. Short distance (.75 mile) to hip and funky downtown White Center with a diverse array of restaurants, bars, breweries, shops and a roller rink! Everything you need, right here in the neighborhood: Grocery stores, Westwood Village shopping mall, McLendon Hardware, Walgreens and more. PLEASE NOTE: This driveway spot is best suited for Vanlife, Overlanders, truck camper, or small (25 ft max) RV. Property is at the dead end of a shared (w/neighbors) driveway ~60 yards from street, with tight backing/turnaround radius. Trailers will likely need to back down driveway from street. Might be an option to park under Carport depending on size/configuration. Rigs must be self-contained. ALSO: This location being in an urban neighborhood (with homes/neighbors around it) – you will hear some city ‘white noise’ from planes, trains, automobiles, etc. Owner/host lives on-site.

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The Landing at Index WA

8 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Index, WA

Welcome to The Landing at Index - located on the South Fork Skykomish River, in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, off of Highway 2. With 16 acres of beautiful, private woods and breathtaking views of Mt. Index, this is a wonderful getaway to kick back and relax after your day of adventures, or just to escape the city rush. The campsites are at the bottom of a long logging road so an SUV or AWD vehicle are preferable , especially during the wetter seasons. When the property was logged approximately 100 years ago they scooped out gravel from the river to make their roads in the area thus creating the back eddy pool along the beach. A rather peaceful setting, including the rushing sound of the river and the occasional whistle of a train. You will feel refreshed and rejuvenated after you stay at The Landing. Pets are welcome, there are outhouses at each campsite. Campfires are allowed (when burn bans are not in place).

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Cedar River Retreat

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Hobart, WA

The Cedar River Retreat is its own little oasis. Located past an old fisherman's community along the river, close to shopping and stores but tucked away from it all just enough to reconnect with nature. This plot was purchased in 2016 and we hope you have a great time creating memories like we have over the last few years. We currently have an off-grid cabin, RV site and a tent camping only site. The outdoors are for everyone! We are excited to host you soon! Happy adventuring! Follow us on Instagram- @cedar_riverretreat

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Twin Peaks Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · North Bend, WA

Come stay on our beautiful park like property! We are set at the base of Mount Si, surrounded by 30 acres of neighboring pasture land. Pitch your camp in our front meadow or park your RV in our driveway. We are minutes away from downtown North Bend, Snoqualmie falls, Rattlesnake Lake, the Snoqualmie river and unlimited hiking and biking trails.

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Rockin’ Z Ranch

5 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Redmond, WA

At the mouth of the Snoqualmie Valley you’ll find the Rockin’ Z Ranch! Camp among the trees and watch horses gallop past on this tranquil equestrian property. Enter through a separate gate into our spacious and well appointed camp-out corner; a great place to relax or use as a base camp for surrounding activities. Just a short walk away, at the end of our private road, is the trailhead to Soaring Eagle Regional Park. This 750 acre park has endless trails for biking and hiking. Head east to Fall City or beyond to the Cascades. The Rockin’ Z Ranch invites you!

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Grace E.’s Mini Forest Cabins

12 sites · Lodging12 acres · Arlington, WA

This property is supposedly one of the first homesteads in Jordan Road. This information is based on stories from some old timers my husband had spoken to in the past when he bought this property in 2002. The owner back in the old days sold off parcels and parcels of lands back then. The property is all fenced in, a place where your fur buddy can run free so you don't have to worry of the baby getting lost! Hopefully you'll get a visit from a deer and hear the hooting of the owl. :) You are welcome to check out our goats too if you want (they're in their enclosed space). The surroundings are peaceful and private, you will enjoy exploring the trails all around the 9 acres out of 12 we are sharing. Stroll down the hill to listen to the sounds of the creek and fish ladder. Our campground cabins are about 4.9 miles from the 'Granite Falls Fish Ladder'. Visit this beauty at Mountain Loop Highway if you fancy a little hike. Drive around 7 miles to the 'Lime Kiln Trailhead. The trail is full of amazing views and history. Our place is only about 45 minutes from Seattle. Why not pack your tent and sleeping bags then drive here after work, then leave in the morning. Leave your worries behind.. enjoy nature.

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Camping in forest, next to a creek.

1 site · Tent5 acres · Duvall, WA

Learn more about this land: Secluded camp site, next to a salmon spawning creek in the forest. Picnic table seats 4 adult people comfortably. Short walk on a trail from parking. Portable toilet is now on a trailer and at the camp site. Nearby trail head for hiking and mountain biking in the greater forest. Check the calendar: If the site is vacant the night before your stay, you can check in early on that day. If the site is vacant the next night of your check out day, stay as long as you like. Let me know when you would like to check in, so that I can be there to meet you. Any combination of adults and children that can sit comfortably at a 6-foot picnic table is not a problem. Host does not receive text messages, only a land line with an answering machine, (old school). If you need to communicate, use the 425 # and please leave a message. Host goes to Safeway in town, daily, in the morning to check e-mail and Hipcamp messages and reply to Guests. Several guests have gotten lost relying on GPS only to find the property. Most do not have an issue. I suggest that you check with Google Map or another map service to know approximately where you are going. Plan on packing out your garbage and recycle trash, we have had a problem with bears raiding the trash cans. June 2022 just installed a park style grill. Bring your charcoal briquettes, grilling tools and steaks. Firewood is available at Safeway for about $8.00 a bundle. Host provides firewood for $10.00 a large tub, pay cash at the camp site. Bring a small axe or a chopping tool to make kindling.

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Ms Pacman's Backyard Glampsite

1 site · Lodging1 acre · White Center, WA

This backyard shed conversion is a perfect mix of comfy and quirky! Ms Pacman, Beanie Babies, a lips couch, and Space Jam all make an appearance in this suburban backyard glamping experience! At just 186 square feet, this spot is all yours to enjoy away from the noise of the city in our large and lush backyard. You will have full rein of a private patio to smoke or enjoy meals on our newly built cedar deck, or enjoy a drink in the shared hammock space under our towering Eastern Hemlock tree. Your quiet backyard refuge is newly converted with everything you’ll need for a fun weekend away. We are just two blocks from the bus stop with access to Seattle’s great transit system. This space is close to the airport, close to downtown, and walkable to the home of the The Rat City Roller Derby in White Center. And only two blocks from your door is Westcrest Park, a Greenbelt with trails and a beautiful view of the Seattle skyline. If you feel like staying in, enjoy our Mr and Mrs Pacman games in your “mini arcade” or make use of some of the supplied board games or the sudoku/coloring books available. Relax on an iconic Seattle drag bar’s original “lips couch” and grab a book from our queer library with beer available for purchase in your kitchenette. This is a stand alone structure that is separate from our main house. There is no shower in this dry space, but there is a camping sink that functions like a normal kitchen sink with hot water capacity. The shed has an easy to use composting toilet with clear instructions if you’re a first timer. Also, “Ms Pacman's Backyard Glampsite” is a converted shed, so be ready for some lower ceilings and narrow spaces. The lofted full bed is cozy, so don’t bob your head on the way out! The bed has a six inch memory foam mattress with extra blankets and pillows available. Everything is washed with free and clear laundry detergent for any sensitivities. We provide a small refrigerator, a 2 burner stove with pots and pans for light cooking, coffee making supplies (reusable keurig pods or pour over coffee along with creamers and sugars), wine openers, dishes, and more. We have 2 tables where you can enjoy meals and games either indoors or outdoors. You will be one block away from Highland Park which has a tennis court and baseball field. Less than a mile north, you can explore the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails. Only two blocks south of the property is Westcrest Park that hosts a community garden, a dog park, and small trails in their greenbelt. You’re also walking distance to downtown White Center, which has a microbrewery, a roller skating rink, a gay bar, a plant store, and plenty of coffee shops and restaurants.

The best camping near Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest guide

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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.