Established Camping
Beckler River Campground
About
National Forest
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Overview
Situated along at the banks of the tranquil Beckler River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, this campground offers some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. The spacious campsites are nestled in a dense old-growth forest of Douglas fir, cedar and western hemlock, and are within walking distance to the river. Campers will find a wide variety of recreational activities in the North Fork Skykomish, Beckler River and West Fork Foss River areas.
Recreation
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, biking and fishing in the summer and early fall, Beckler River offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest boasts 1,500 miles of trails. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up boulder-studded mountains, opportunities abound for every skill level. Starting at the Jennifer Dunn Trailhead, the Beckler Peak Trail offers hikers the opportunity to view the diverse landscapes of the area from a variety of perspectives. Starting out on a decommissioned logging road, the trail climbs through young alder and vine maple to an expansive vista of the Skykomish Valley. The trail continues to switchback through massive trees and by the remains of a trapper's cabin. The final ridge affords hikers panoramic views of near and distant peaks.
Facilities
Beckler River campground offers standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Picnic tables and vault toilets are provided. Access to the Skykomish River is available from the campground, and several sites are near the river's edge.
Natural Features
Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests. Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, this active volcano is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. The undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support a variety of wildlife, including mountain goats, coyotes, pine marten, a variety of migratory birds and native fish.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area. The spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Location
Beckler River Campground is located in Washington
Directions
From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to US Highway 2, exit 194. Approximately 49 miles along Highway 2 turn north onto Forest Road 65. Turn at the campground sign and continue about 1.5 miles.
Coordinates
47.732406 N
121.333063 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
ScoutSo Amazing!
Amazing quiet little place. The River was amazing and it was not crowded. My site was not so good because it was close to the others (luckily no one was there) it was also next to the Dumpster and the Toilets. Otherwise it was good. Next time I will book the River side sites.
ScoutGreat place
Ben the camp host is awesome! Super nice and and went above and beyond preparing the campsites, trails and picnic area. The campsite had two raised boxes for tents and it's right on the river. There is also a little path in from the pull through parking spot.
GuideClean place
Very enjoyable time here. Campground was kept amazing clean. Sites are dry, but there are water spigots in a few locations throughout the campground.
ScoutBeautiful River
Quiet, friendly hosts, beautiful river, some sandy shores, very clean pit toilets. Only negative was mosquitoes.
ScoutGood site
Good private site, restroom is 40 yards away from this site. I used metro pcs (sub of T-Mobile), I got 5G here.
TravelerDecent campground with quick trail access
Decent campground, close to Seattle. It’s about 15 min from nearest gas station. Campground even had phone service (TMobile). Bathrooms were relatively clean. Each site had good privacy considering how many spots there were. Best spots were along the river, with exception of one of them. There are tons of nearby hikes, including the ever popular Rachel Lake.
The road was nearby but traffic noise wasn’t too bad. Given how many popular trails there are off the forest service roads, still plan on arriving early. There were also lots of great dispersed camping areas just past this campground.
TravelerSerene beauty!
Beautiful little campground nestled by the river. You can hear the river from all camp sites, and see it from almost. Super easy access to the river as well. It’s so peaceful out there. I advise you to pack water! The only water source is a small solar powered pump that’s low flow. We rinsed the dishes in the river and boiled river water for any water we needed. We loved the hiking! Simple trails with nice scenery. The dogs loved playing in the river! In August the river is down so we weren’t able to use our kayaks but just wading in the river was awesome all by itself. We had a wonderful time!
GuideMany memories
My friends and I went camping here for years. We enjoyed the privacy and primitive experience. It’s FCFS so we would send a friend earlier in the week to stake out a spot.
RangerAgain, no space...on a Thursday night lol
I decided to checkout the campground and was impressed at how nice it was, it’s clean, campsites are decently spaced out and the restrooms were clean. The host is friendly and there’s wood for sale at $7 a bundle. You can reserve or try to snag one up on a first come basis. There’s a few spots for rooftop tent setups but they’re limited. Again, I ended up parking along the road next to a creek due to no availability and it was perfect.
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RangerBeckler river road campsites
I headed to this campground with the intention of grabbing a site, it was around 3pm on a Saturday so I figured I was out of luck and continued on down the road to look for a spot to camp next to the river, since I have a rooftop tent the space didn’t really matter. The drive alone was scenic, you could hear the river flowing. I took first entrance leading towards the river and sure enough there were people already camping (free might I add) of course it’s very primitive since there are no tables or restrooms (remember, 200 ft min from the river if you want to relieve yourself. Use biodegradable tp to keep it environmentally friendly). Roads are sedan friendly btw. I continued on and found many nice looking sites right next to the river but they were all taken, I mean...3pm on a Saturday? Lol. I headed back towards the campground and made one last attempt at the first turn off and landed a site, not super close to the river but it worked out. I’m pretty sure the campground is great and maybe I’ll check it out one day, but for now with a rooftop tent any spot can be turned into a campsite.
Leave to trace behind Pack it in pack it out
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TravelerLovely area, Not too far from seattle
Stayed at this campground this week and had a really great time. Many of the sites at this campground are on the river but the non-river campsites were really nice as well. Potable water and drop toilets available. Lots and lots of hiking nearby! The campground is also very close to the ranger station so information abounds. Did the Beckler Peak trail and really loved the view up top!
