Looking for the best campgrounds near Darrington, WA? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Darrington, reviewed by campers like you.
"This Snohomish County Park is close to Darrington, WA which makes it perfect for exploring the North Cascades and the Mountain Loop Hwy."
"We had a site away from the road so minimal road noise. Good connectivity on verizon"
$32 - $36 / night
"Clear Creek is only ten minutes or so from Darrington WA. Only 13 campsites with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Vault toilets were also available."
"It's a beautiful drive. The campground is nestled in some great trees. Only 13 campsites with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings."
$32 - $72 / night
"Stopped through here on a trip around the mountain loop. This is in a great location being accessible from the city but near all the great trails in the area."
"This amazing little campground on mountain loop highway has it all."
"These camp sites are located so close to the river that it drowns out any nosy neighbors and it also makes for a nice convenient place to go fishing and camping."
"There’s trash bins located throughout the campground as well as restrooms and shower houses (quarters needed). Dump station is $5. Several free options to pick from based on your setup."
$27 - $58 / night
"The Bedal Campground is off the mountain loop highway in the Mount Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest. Settled in some old Growth forest it provides a good amount of shade to most sites."
"We stayed at this campground two nights as a base camp for some mountain loop highway hiking."
$27 - $54 / night
"The road in is EXTREMELY bumpy, you have to drive really really slow, at least down the right side of the airstrip."
"This campground is easy to find but a long drive into the woods on a bumpy gravel road. I made it in a Camery but it was a bumpy ride."
"Great trails in and near this park we enjoy walking the dogs and riding bikes and watching birds if you like any of these activities this is the place and fairly quiet as well."
"The water hookups were shut off during the time, but we were able to fill up our water tank near the entrance without any trouble."
$37 - $279 / night
"This campground is close to the river and has amazing views. The natural qualities of the alpine river are on full display here."
"Gold Basin Campground is on the Mt Loop highway, in the Mount Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest. It is stunning. I really love this area!"
$27 - $58 / night
"Great access to many Tails along this Rd. 4 Big Mountains is a Must to see , only 1 mile Hike to the Glacier.Next to the Road but very little Traffic. $ 25 a Night with Pass 50 % Off"
"It's a very beautiful drive. Nestled in some great trees, there are 13 sites with shade, right along the river. The camp host was very nice and sold firewood on site."
$30 - $36 / night
"It’s a little close to the road, but most sites are very close to the river so you may not mind. Simple campground with pit toilets and water spigots, plus fire rings, but not much else."
"A number of them have paths to the river, but if you don’t have one of these sites it can be kind of awkward to get down there. But the river is always beautiful and the campground is always clean."
LegendThis campground is in such a beautiful setting! Big trees, piles of moss, and lots of ferns. Mostly tent campers, so it feels like actual camping. Unfortunately, no showers, but there are flushing toilets. My only real complaint is because of the popularity of the place, you do have noisy families and poor camp etiquette (ex: running to your cars a lot, slamming doors, headlights flashing at night, beeping your car to lock it... etc.)
TravelerWe drove through looking for a place we could put out our tent. The sites were not very clean. Saw 2 busted up cars. Windshields busted out, one was burnt, both had graffiti in them. One car that looked like it hadn't moved in months with lots of trash around it. We didnt really feel safe so we turned around.
RangerThere are a few hike in spots, but no where to camp with a vehicle. Great place to hike though. Pit toilets. No water or any hookups
RangerThis is a busy FS fee area, not dispersed camping. It was over full when I went in on a Thursday morning
GuideSpots are close together and there are a lot of people. But we couldn’t tell we had people around us. You will need a tent if you want to sleep by the water if not you’ll have to sleep in a pull off. But great views of the water and nice and quiet.
RangerThis is a really cute spot with quite a few places to camp. Each spot has a picnic table and a fire ring, though there are no fires allowed at this time due to the burn band. There is a porta potty next to the entry of the campground. The campground owner is really nice and comes around a few times a day to check in. There is no running water or hook up of any kind, but the spaces are really nice and it is on the cascade river. I had cell service and it's $20 a night.
ScoutThe camp host was super friendly and knowledgeable, dog access is a plus, and a ton of trails nearby. Plus, the road itself on the way up is very well maintained. Hope to stop by again soon!
ScoutProbably a 4.5. Not the best site ever, but definitely good enough for a one nighter. Went all the way to the coordinates and found a spot good enough for a tent and a car. Not super level, but worked with limited options available. Proximity to North Cascades is nice. River nearby.
There were some people pulled off on the side of the road camping that we saw before getting all the way to the coordinates. My guess is that you could find somewhere to pull off and sleep in a car because the road goes on for awhile. Not as tent friendly, but we were able to find a spot. Not super busy on a weekday. Bugs kind of annoying but not terrible. Road was easy enough in a Subaru. Not paved and some small pot holes, but not a problem at all for us. No road noise or traffic at night. No service.
Scoutthe better spots were once the road turned to gravel, found a spot by the stream, parked the car to protect us. if staying longer i’d say it’s best to keep going to south fork sauk. but it was nice for the one night.
Camping near Darrington, Washington, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Darrington, Washington, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families, RVers, and nature lovers alike.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Darrington, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 331 campgrounds and RV parks near Darrington, WA and 23 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Darrington, WA is Squire Creek Park & Campground with a 4-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 free dispersed camping spots near Darrington, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Darrington, WA that allow camping, notably Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
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