Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Darrington, WA, WA
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$54 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Buck Creek campground offers 14 standard site
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Buck Creek Campground offers 13 secluded sites scattered beneath old-growth forest on the banks of Buck Creek in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with sites within walking distance to the waterfront. The location provides access to numerous recreational activities including fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing in the Northern Cascade Range.
Wildlife alert: Harlequin Duck, American Beaver, Pacific Marten, Sooty Grouse, and Northern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Buck Creek Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 13 sites Campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only with no hookups From Darrington, take WA-530 north 7.5 miles, cross Sauk River Bridge, turn right on Suiattle River Road (FS-26) and proceed 15 miles east
Skip Buck Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Buck Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Suiattle Guard Station (DARRINGTON, WA), Sulphur Creek Campground (Darrington, WA), Clear Creek Campground (Darrington, WA), Bedal Campground (Darrington, WA).
Cell signal at Buck Creek Campground (Darrington, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.



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.Buck Creek campground offers 14 standard sites.
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Book early as this is a federal campground with only 13 sites
Campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only with no hookups
From Darrington, take WA-530 north 7.5 miles, cross Sauk River Bridge, turn right on Suiattle River Road (FS-26) and proceed 15 miles east
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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.
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