Buck Creek Campground

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA · ≈37 mi to Arlington
Sites
13
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
37 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Hikers and wildlife viewers
  • Campers seeking remote solitude

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors wanting cell service or nearby town access

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

13 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
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35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Arlington, ~37 miGet directions ↗

Contact & booking

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.

Photos

Photos: Vista Recreation

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground