Forest Service
BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND
Forest Service campground in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, North Cascades with 13 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $27-54/night
- Sites
- 13
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Max RV length
- 49 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- North Cascades
- Parent area
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Overview
Situated on the banks of Buck Creek in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Buck Creek campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities popular in the Northern Cascade Range in Washington. Scattered beneath a towering canopy of old-growth forest, the sites in this campground are secluded and within walking distance to the waterfront, making it an ideal setting for visitors wanting to camp in a private, rustic setting.Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes. Wildlife in the area includes mountain goats, porcupine, pine marten and a variety of migratory birds and native fish. Situated along Buck Creek in old growth forest where every campsite can hear the rushing water, activities in the area include fishing and hiking. Popular with those seeking a quiet getaway and an ideal base camp to access many area trails. For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.Buck Creek campground offers 14 standard sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and vault toilets.
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Location Notes
- Address
- WA
- Directions
- From Darrington, head north on WA-530 for 7.5 miles. Cross the Sauk River Bridge, then immediately turn right on Suiattle River Road (FS-26). Proceed 15 miles east (10 miles paved followed by 5 miles of gravel road) to Buck Creek Campground on the left.
Source Notices
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Buck Creek Campground near Darrington, WA not in the Mather Parkway near Mt. Rainier National Park.
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This is a NO WATER facility; campers will need to bring their own supply.
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Extra Vehicles: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RVs with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. A fee of $12/extra vehicle per night must be paid for upon arrival by cash or check only.
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
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Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.