Buck Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · WA · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 98 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites29
Sites Accepting RVs26
Overnight Sites29
Max RV Length98 ft
Pull-Through Sites4
Back-In Sites25
SurfaceGravel

Location

48.268337, -121.328317 , WA

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Description

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Buck Creek campground offers 14 standard sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and vault toilets.

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, 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.

Nearby Attractions

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.

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.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING PICNICKING SWIMMING SITE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone360-804-1103
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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