
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 29
- Pull-through
- 4
About this campground
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.
Getting there
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
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- SWIMMING SITE
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- PICNICKING
- HUNTING
- FISHING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Huckleberry Mountain TrailheadWashington1 mi
- Suiattle Guard StationMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest1 mi
- Green Mountain LookoutMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest4 mi
- Crystal Creek TrailheadWashington6 mi
- Sulphur Creek CampgroundMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest6 mi
- White Chuck Boat LaunchMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest9 mi
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