Best Tent Camping near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington

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Best Tent Sites Near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (96)

    Jakob M.'s photo of tent camping at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Squire Creek Park & Campground near Darrington, WA

    1. Squire Creek Park & Campground

    9 Reviews
    10 Photos
    40 Saves
    Darrington, Washington
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Megan C.'s photo of tent camping at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Gothic Basin near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA

    2. Gothic Basin

    4 Reviews
    11 Photos
    156 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

    WTA Pro Tip: This is a popular area for camping. On a sunny weekend, start early to allow plenty of time to find a site. Note that Gothic Basin is an extremely fragile area, so be sure that you're camping on an established site or sturdy surface, like rock or dirt, and avoid camping in meadows or grasses, as this can damage the landscape. You’ll also want a bear can, as there are no trees in Gothic Basin suitable for a bear line.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    Rebekah K.'s photo of tent camping at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Camano Island State Park Campground near Greenbank, WA

    3. Camano Island State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    41 Photos
    188 Saves
    Greenbank, Washington

    Close to Seattle but a world away, Camano Island Camping offers a mellow, less bustling, but equally friendly alternative to its busier neighbor, Cama Beach State Park.

    Forest loop trails provide cool, tranquil hiking, while shoreline strolls offer birding, shell and rock exploration and sweeping views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.

    Are you happiest in or on the water? Go boating, crabbing, saltwater fishing and sailboarding in Saratoga Passage. Curious about the restored 1930's fishing resort at Cama Beach? Hike the 1-mile trail to check out this neighboring state park.

    After a fun day exploring the trails or cavorting in the water, you will probably want to kick back in your forested cabin, pitch your tent or get cozy in your RV. There, you can cook up the delicious crab you have caught, or your dinner of choice, and enjoy a bit of sublime R and R before heading back to the world.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA

    4. Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

    3 Reviews
    13 Photos
    119 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

    What is Dispersed Camping? Dispersed camping is the term used for camping in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Typically, it refers to roadside car camping, but also refers to backpacking in undeveloped sites. Dispersed camping means there are no services like trash removal, and amenities such as toilets, tables and fire pits, are not usually available.

    It is your responsibility to plan ahead and learn the extra skills necessary for dispersed camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.

    Dispersed camping along Forest Service roads is allowed where there is adequate space to safely park completely off the roadway and not on any vegetation. Whether car camping or backpacking, choose an existing campsite on bare or compacted soil. Unless signed as an area where a fee is required, dispersed camping is free. Dispersed camping is prohibited in developed campgrounds and areas posted closed or no camping. Some designated Wilderness areas have additional restrictions. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities and local restrictions, please contact the nearest ranger district office.

    Rules for Dispersed Camping These rules apply to car camping and backpacking

    You may camp in a dispersed area in an individual Ranger District for up to 14 days within a 30-day period. After 14 days, you must move to another Ranger District or off the National Forest until the 30 days has elapsed. Do not blaze new roads to campsites, create new campsites, clear ground, cut or harm vegetation or construct a trail. Do not drive beyond constructed physical barriers, such as berms or gates.
    Do not drive through streams or wetlands to access a camp. If campfires are legal in your location and you choose to have a campfire, pick a site with an existing fire pit. Do not create new fire pits. Make sure your campfire is always attended and is dead out and cold to the touch before you leave your site. Fires may be restricted or banned based on the fire danger rating. Follow Leave No Trace principles and come prepared to “Pack it in. Pack it out.” Pack all trash home. Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner. In high use locations, areas above tree line and snow-covered areas it is not possible to bury human waste in a sanitary manner. It will need to be packed out and disposed of at home using a wag bag, blue bag, portable toilet or another Leave No Trace approved method.
    Do not block roads or gates. Keep food and scented items secure from wildlife by keeping a clean camp and store items in your vehicle or use a wildlife resistant storage canister. Failure to follow regulations can lead to legal consequences. Additional Forest rules and links to report crimes can be found on our Law Enforcement page.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Market
    Amanda M.'s photo of tent camping at San Juan Campground near Index, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Juan Campground near Index, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Juan Campground near Index, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Juan Campground near Index, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Juan Campground near Index, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Juan Campground near Index, WA

    5. San Juan Campground

    4 Reviews
    22 Photos
    67 Saves
    Index, Washington

    A nice combination of sun and shade, this campground offers exploration of the North Fork of the Skykomish river when you're not sitting by the campfire roasting marshmallows.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at South Fork Sauk River near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA

    6. South Fork Sauk River

    1 Review
    20 Photos
    110 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Monte Cristo Campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA

    7. Monte Cristo Campground

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    9 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington
    • Pets
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Tulalip Casino near Marysville, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Tulalip Casino near Marysville, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Tulalip Casino near Marysville, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Tulalip Casino near Marysville, WA

    8. Tulalip Casino

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    5 Saves
    Marysville, Washington
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo at Paca Pride Guest Ranch near Granite Falls, WA

    9. Paca Pride Guest Ranch

    1 Review
    16 Saves
    Granite Falls, Washington

    Base Camp for your Mountain Loop Experience

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $35 - $149 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cascade Wagon Road Campground near Marblemount, WA

    10. Cascade Wagon Road Campground

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    105 Saves
    Marblemount, Washington
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $15 - $30 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

811 Reviews of 96 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Campgrounds


  • iloveitontop R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork Campground
    Sep. 26, 2016

    Middle Fork Campground

    Great place to stay with access to close by trails.

    This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with towering Douglas fir, cedar and Western hemlock, and located near several hiking trails within a short driving distance, this campground is a perfect site for both individual and small group camping excursions. There are Picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water. *A Recreation Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trail heads. There are a few first-come, first-serve sites Camp ground opening date dependent on snow melt.

  • Elliott B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Verlot Campground
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Verlot Campground

    Camping in a van down by the river

    The Verlot campground is in a beautiful location within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This small campground showed us that sometimes camping down by the river in a van isn’t really a bad life decision. The campground themselves are 2 small loops that were nicely laid out with a good number of the 26 sites being on the water. Some of the sites are more secluded than other, and a few are setup to be combined with their neighbors to accommodate large groups. Our site (#13) was one of the sites which is more separated from the neighbors on both the left and right by fairly thick underbrush and mostly shaded with the river side being left completely open. We then had a little path right down to the river. Within the site itself you get a nice decent flat area for a tent or 2 and your standard table and fire ring with a grill. There are tons of potable water spigots located throughout the campgrounds and the restroom facilities were simple but clean and fully functional. This is a great location for either just relaxing and taking in the quiet sounds of nature or as a jumping off point to explore more of the National Forest and eventually the Northern Cascades National Park.

    Amenities: standard picnic tables, fire rings + grill, flush toilets, potable water

    Prohibited: pets off-leash

    Nearby Hikes: Lake Twenty-Two Trail, and the Heather Lake Trail

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Sauk River
    Oct. 20, 2023

    South Fork Sauk River

    Remote, no services, easy enough to access, beautiful

    Half way along the mountain loop highway you encounter numerous spacious tent sites with fire rings and gorgeous river & Mountain View camp grounds.

  • Kayko S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Howard Miller Steelhead County Park
    Jul. 1, 2016

    Howard Miller Steelhead County Park

    Salmon fishing steps from your tent!

    The tent sites are all walk in on a big lawn by the river. Sites are nicely spaced between one another. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There are some nice trees spaced in the lawn so you get shade.

    It's one of my favorite spots because of the fishing access. The tent sites are right on the waterfront behind a row of foliage. The Skagit is a fishable river and spectacular when the salmon pinks run every other year. You can hear them jumping and splashing from your camp site. It's amazing.

    And on your way home you have to stop by the 4B's Cafe in Concrete. Is a from scratch bakery and amazing!!!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Bay View State Park Campground
    Jan. 17, 2023

    Bay View State Park Campground

    Nice area on Padilla bay

    Their are several sites with hookups, cabins, tent sites. Beach walks and a county path nearby. There is also a marine center with small aquarium nearby.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney
    Aug. 2, 2023

    Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    Secluded camping near the lake

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby.  Check them out and share some pics from your trip on the Dyrt!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Groves Rural Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Cedar Groves Rural Campground

    Immersive Natural Experience in the PNW

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Cedar Groves has some great tent sites surrounded by tall dense trees, with tons of wildlife all around you!  Check them out and share some pics from your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Matthew S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Verlot Campground
    Oct. 14, 2017

    Verlot Campground

    Camping at verlot

    We got there a bit late in the evening but managed to set up camp quickly. We did tent camping and the ground was actually nicely flat and made for a good tent platform. The bathroom was well maintained and there was a picnic table at each location we saw along with a fire pit. Overall it was a good trip and would gladly return once more.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Nason Creek Campground
    Oct. 15, 2021

    Nason Creek Campground

    Enjoyed fall camping

    Wonderful place to camp during autumn. Beautiful colors. Arrived for the last weekend before gates were closed (Closed noon Monday 10/11) A lot of no show reservations, recommend coming Saturday morning and taking the pick of the crop. Very close to amazing hikes and Leavenworth. Camp hosts were helpful, bathrooms were clean and comfortable. Fires were permitted, cold at night this time of year but many sites were still tent camping.

  • Bobby B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Casey Campground
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Fort Casey Campground

    Ocean Fog

    We stayed on a Sunday night, arrived when there was only 3 tent sites remaining. The campground is right at the ferry dock so you will get that early morning fog horn. Easy walk up the hill to the fort. We had a bald Eagle in the morning which was awesome. The restrooms are very clean. Showers are available, but quarters are needed!!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

    Quiet camp with great views

    Arrived around 4pm on a Friday and there were a few spots left. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables available. No water. Got a spot with lake and Mountain View’s. Very small, quiet, stunning campground. Felt safe. We have a rooftop tent, not many sites with large enough spots to park trailers or vans. Mostly tent sites that are walk in. Mostly open, some sites in the forest. Had one bar of Verizon service. Would stay again!

  • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork Campground
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Middle Fork Campground

    Dispersed camping on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

    There are several pullout towards the end of the Middle Fork Road that offer access to the river and dispersed tent campsites. These are in National Forest Land NOT in DNR land where dispersed camping has different regulations.

    Great views of the river and the mountains above. No facilities and no cell-reception.

  • Chad K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
    Aug. 3, 2019

    Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area

    Fantastic

    We were surprisingly pleased with this campground. Our site was was a tent site only. The sites are spread out and do offer a little privacy. The sites have a picnic table, fire pit and a bear box. The restrooms a bit dated and you could defiantly tell they need to be updated. Diablo lake is beautiful and plenty of hiking trails to keep you busy. We will be back.

  • Meghan The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Colonial Creek South Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area

    Awesome car camping spot with waterfront camping

    What can I say that others haven't!? Some of the best car camping in the Cascades. The lake is shockingly blue and COLD, but after a sweaty day of hiking is the ultimate in refreshment! Camp sites are close but feel secluded enough. If you walk into the tent sites on the north side of the campground you have some better options if you want to lug all of your gear with you.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Mt. Baker National Recreation Area

    Wide Variety

    There are multiple campground areas within the recreation area ranging from RV camping to hike in areas within the National Forest. The tent camping areas offer a great amount of seclusion while making it easy to move around the recreation area. There are multiple rivers and large lakes for activities or to lull you to sleep as the snow melts fill the river beds. We got incredibly lucky finding this place and will be back. Would recommend waiting until June for camping as it can be quite cold.

  • Megan D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Park Butte Trailhead
    Aug. 3, 2018

    Park Butte Trailhead

    Beautiful Seclusion

    There are a few tent sites at this location. We chose to stay at one that had more exposure but was closer to the fire lookout, with the hopes that we could stay in the fire lookout the next night. It was fairly windy but gorgeous with a great view of the sunset. There is a bathroom. We easily found an area to pump water. It's an easy hike to the lookout and to nearby ponds and crests.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Verlot Campground
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Verlot Campground

    Beautiful setting for a Campground

    This campground is beautiful! We had a site on the Mountain Loop Hwy side, so the road noise was kind of bothersome. If you’re lucky enough to get a site along the river, I don’t think the road noise would be a problem. The campground has beach access, fishing access, running water, and indoor plumbing (no showers, but sinks and toilets). It was a little stressful watching people trying to get their RV’s through the tight loop of the roadway lined with trees. We were tent camping though, so we didn’t have that issue personally. Would definitely return to this campground.

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Neve Camp — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Neve Camp — Ross Lake National Recreation Area

    Rad river views

    Neve Camp is another far off adventure that is totally worth taking; located in the North Cascades not too deep off the thickly forested Thunder Creek Trail.

    When planning our trip, we read reviews on other sites where folks thought the trail was boring, but we disagree. It is thickly forested but we were still able to glimpse the icy blue creek through the trees here and there and there was so much more to see! We found snails, mushrooms, wild flowers, all kinds of edible wild berries, trees large enough to stand inside, a rock cave in the hillside, and, of course, the sweet wooden foot bridge leading across Thunder Creek right into the first camp of the trail, Thunder Creek Camp . We bypassed this camp for two main reasons; 1) it’s located uncomfortably close to the trail, and 2) it’s only 1.5 miles into the trail (though not a bad spot if you got a late start and wanted to skip spending the night at Colonial Creek campground at the trail-head) and we wanted to see what lay ahead. We trekked another easy 1 mile before finding signs to Neve Camp. We wandered the nicely spread out campsites until settling on the dope site with the awesome river views from the fire pit/cook area. The tent sites for this camp are located on a small side trail up the hill a bit. They even have a nice pit toilet which isn’t enclosed so you can enjoy the surrounding forest while there. We had originally planned to head out the next morning, heading further up the trail but at breakfast our group of four decided we weren’t going anywhere as we were all in love with Neve Camp! We had an amazing view and sounds of the river to help lull us to sleep at night. During the day we watched all kinds of birds use the river as a freeway to head up or downstream. We saw many osprey, herons, a few formations of Canadian geese, a family of woodpeckers and more small birds we didn’t have names for. Did I mention the berries? The boys wandered the forest collecting all kinds of berries; blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, salal berry, salmon berry, and strawberry. We assume all those berries is why we found fresh bear scat on the trail, and spotted a black bear across the creek from us on our last morning in camp.

    This location could be used as a mini base camp to hike up or down the trail a bit more. Neve Camp is also located very near the trail fork leading to Fourth of July Pass.

    Really the only remotely negative thing I can say about this spot was that the tent sites were a bit small. We rock a Marmot Limelight 2P and we hardly had enough room to set up our tent! Once we jammed it in the tent site, however, we were good to go and the tent site size no longer mattered.

  • Kelly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Camano Island State Park Campground

    easy camping by the beach

    Great spot for living by the water for a few days. Plenty to do as long as you're into beach-combing, hiking, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, or just watching the water. There's a sweet spot late summer when you can add berry-picking to the activities list. It gets quite busy, but not as overrun as other parks in the islands. This place is ideal for tent camping and hiking around the green trails with pretty awesome views of the sound. If you'd rather go RV/cabin experience, you might be better off down the road at Cama (?) I think.

  • Carrie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tolt MacDonald Park, WA
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    Fantastic

    This is a nice little place. The tent sites aren’t great. It’s worth the 10 bucks to upgrade. They were very nice and helpful. Connie is fantastic if you call and book. lots of trees and trails. They have a neat suspension bridge and a trail that leads to the river and one that leads to town. Close enough to town to be convenient, but far enough away that you aren’t bothered by noise. Showers and bathrooms were ok but clean. Loved staying here.

  • Y
    Camper-submitted photo from Tolt MacDonald Park, WA
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    Ok tent camping site for family

    Overall we had a good time here, river is close by for water playing, and there is a playground for kids in the park. Grocery store is only two minutes away which makes it super convenient. However, the tent campsites have no shades, so on a sunny day it can get really hot. It's not a place where you can spend much time at the campsite during the day in my opinion.

  • Christy K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Nason Creek Campground
    Jul. 17, 2015

    Nason Creek Campground

    Sleep to the sounds of a bubbling creek

    Nestled along a creek, close to popular Lake Wenatchee, this is a great place to camp if you want to spend time at the Lake, but do not want to deal with the "loop crowds".

    Sites have picnic tables, firepits, and grills.

    Tip: Tent Sites 52-56 are the best (along the creek, a little spaced out) 50-51 are close to each other. Half of the campsites are now reservation and half are first come first serve. It is also a seasonal campground, so check before you go to make sure it's open.

  • Mercedes D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek Campground
    Sep. 11, 2017

    Goose Creek Campground

    Beautiful waterfront sites, but LOADS of trash!

    Stopped to check out Goose Creek Campground which was pretty much empty when we got there, but had loads of trash left behind by previous campers. The waterfront sites were awesome and you had your pick between tent sites right at the creek's edge or some more spacious sites that could accommodate RVs and trailers up higher overlooking the water. IMO the creekside sites are the better ones if you can score them since passing cars would kick up the fine dust in the dirt lot RV/trailer sites.

  • Danielle S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Howard Miller Steelhead County Park
    Jun. 29, 2016

    Howard Miller Steelhead County Park

    Luxury Camping

    Howard Miller Steelhead is luxury camping. Lots of spots for RV's, but not a lot of trees. Paved roads everywhere. There are only a few tent sites, but they are right along a beautiful river. Again, no trees between sites though. When looking for a site in the dark, I definitely stumbled across a few other people's spots. I'm more of a rustic person, so this campsite wasn't for me. But it's location is great - it's right along the North Cascades Highway. The backdrop of the mountains is beautiful. Sorry no pictures. I was on my way to a rustic backpacking trip before sunrise.


Guide to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Washington, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Squire Creek Park & Campground features picnic tables and allows campfires, making it a comfortable spot for gatherings and meals.
  • San Juan Campground provides a serene atmosphere with access to drinking water and toilets, ensuring a pleasant camping experience.
  • Paca Pride Guest Ranch offers unique accommodations like yurts and glamping options, along with electric hookups for added convenience.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Gothic Basin, hikers can enjoy a strenuous trek rewarded with breathtaking views and stunning waterfalls along the way.
  • The South Fork Sauk River area is perfect for those looking to relax by the river, with spacious tent sites and beautiful mountain views.
  • Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp offers access to peaceful spots along the river, ideal for fishing and enjoying nature away from the hustle and bustle.

Unique features of these campgrounds

  • Monte Cristo Campground provides a primitive camping experience, perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in nature before embarking on a scenic hike.
  • Marien Creek Campground is surrounded by lush forests, offering a tranquil setting for tent campers looking to escape the noise of everyday life.
  • Three Fingers Lookout presents a unique opportunity for adventurous campers to hike in and enjoy stunning views from the lookout, making it a memorable destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is Squire Creek Park & Campground with a 4-star rating from 9 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find tent camping near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?

    TheDyrt.com has all 96 tent camping locations near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with real photos and reviews from campers.