USDA Forest Service · Washington
Bedal Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 11
- Max RV length
- 58 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,302 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
- MOUNTAIN LOOP HIGHWAY (NFSR 2000000) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bedal
- Address
- WA
- Phone
- 360-804-1103
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Bedal Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Nestled in canopy of forest along the rushing water of the Sauk River, this campground offers visitors a primitive camping experience and access to a wide range of recreational activities.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest sits on the west side of the Cascades in Washington, showcasing glacier-covered peaks, wide mountain meadows and old-growth forests, rich in history and outdoor opportunities.
Recreation
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest boasts 1,500 miles of trails. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up a boulder-studded mountain, opportunities abound for every skill level. Access to biking, rafting and fishing is also readily available.
Within five miles of Bedal Campground are the spectacular North Fork Sauk Falls. A short hike descending 200 feet rewards visitors with views of cascading 45-foot waterfalls that flow into a deep pool surrounded by low-lying ferns and towering forest.
For those interested in higher elevations, the popular Sauk Mountain Trail begins and ends in high mountain meadows, offering wildflowers and spectacular vistas the entire length. On a clear day, Mt. Rainier can be seen to the south, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and the rugged Cascade peaks stretching to the east.
Facilities
Bedal Campground offers 22 standard sites. Picnic tables, food storage lockers, tent pads, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Visitors can access the Sauk River from the campground, and a boat ramp is provided for whitewater paddlers.
Natural Features
Along the banks of the Sauk River an outstanding show of wildflowers in July and August includes paintbrush, phlox, tiger lilies, aster, columbine and lupine.
The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife. In addition to being home for a multitude of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, the area sustains more rare species such as lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.
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 | 43° | 34° | 8° | 54° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 31° | 7° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 33° | 20° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 37° | 20° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 44° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 49° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 57° | 47° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 59° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 54° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 44° | 37° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 37° | 19° | 64° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 33° | 16° | 57° | 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
- Bedal Creek Trailhead · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Bedal Creek 2.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Lost Creek Ridge Trailhead · 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Lost Creek Ridge 14 mi Hike · Drive there - Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead · 3.2 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Sloan Peak Trailhead · 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Sloan Peak 3.0 mi Hike · Drive there - North Fork Sauk Trailhead · 5.3 mi as the crow flies
North Fork Sauk 8.5 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.
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- Beaver Creek Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Clear Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 13 sites
- Coal Creek Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
- Marten Creek Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Tulalip Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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