USDA Forest Service · Washington
Buck Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Season
- May 19 to September 9
- Max RV length
- 98 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,414 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- W BUCK CR CG (NFSR 2600014) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Nearest town
- Darrington
- Address
- WA
- Phone
- 360-804-1103
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnic Shelter, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
29 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
29 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 33° | 4° | 51° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 29° | 4° | 57° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 33° | 17° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 36° | 23° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 44° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 48° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 56° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 59° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 53° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 43° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 36° | 16° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 31° | 13° | 53° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Huckleberry Mountain Trailhead · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Huckleberry Mountain 5.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Boulder Lake Trailhead · 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Boulder Lake 1.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Green Mountain Trailhead · 4.2 mi as the crow flies
Green Mtn 4.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Suiattle River Trailhead · 4.2 mi as the crow flies
Green Mtn 4.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Downey Creek Trailhead · 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Downey Creek 6.4 mi Hike · Drive there
All 377 trails in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Suiattle Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 1 sites
- Sulphur Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 22 sites
- Bedal Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 22 sites
- Whitehorse Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 13 mi
- Mineral Park Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 22 sites
All public campgrounds in Washington · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-13. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.