Coal Creek Group Camp
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — riverside
Location: Granite Falls, WA, WA
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Coal Creek Group Campground sits along the scenic Mountain Loop Road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Surrounded by stands of old-growth forest and located near the confluence the of the tranquil Stillaguamish River and bubbling Coal Creek, this site is ideal for small group or family camping excursions.Coal Creek is a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, and offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Coal Creek Group Camp sits along the scenic Mountain Loop Road in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, surrounded by old-growth forest near the confluence of the Stillaguamish River and Coal Creek. It's ideal for small group or family camping with excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also Mountain Goat, American Beaver, Douglas' Squirrel, and Common Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Coal Creek Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Campground is located approximately 0.5 mile east of marked GPS location per camper reports Suitable for self-contained RVs only — no hookups available
Skip Coal Creek Group Camp if: You need RV hookups — none available at sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You have a large RV setup — only 1 group site total.
Best time to visit Coal Creek Group Camp: May-October — Official operating season. Summer and early fall ideal for hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. Winter offers skiing and snowshoeing..
Nearby campgrounds: Red Bridge Campground (Granite Falls, WA), Boardman Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA), Esswine Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA), Wiley Creek Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Coal Creek Group Camp
Cell signal at Coal Creek Group Camp (Granite Falls, 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.
Coal Creek Group Campground sits along the scenic Mountain Loop Road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Surrounded by stands of old-growth forest and located near the confluence the of the tranquil Stillaguamish River and bubbling Coal Creek, this site is ideal for small group or family camping excursions.Coal Creek is a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, and offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground is located approximately 0.5 mile east of marked GPS location per camper reports
Suitable for self-contained RVs only
no hookups available
Official operating season. Summer and early fall ideal for hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. Winter offers skiing and snowshoeing.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Everett. Take exit 194 onto Highway 2, then head north at Highway 204 towards Lake Stevens. Turn north on Highway 9, then east on Highway 92 to Granite Falls. The campground is located approximately 23.5 miles east of Granite Falls on Highway 7 Scenic Byway.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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