Denny Creek Campground
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cle Elum, WA, WA
Price: From $38 per night
Price range: $38–$140 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (187 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range. Campsites sit beneath a canopy of forest, and a few are sprinkled at the banks of Lodge Creek, which flows into the Snoqualmie.Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, this national forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/denny-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Denny Creek Campground offers stunning scenery in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with easy access to hiking, fishing, and recreation along the Snoqualmie River. Campers consistently praise well-maintained sites, clean facilities, and beautiful forest settings with an average rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Townsend's Chipmunk, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Pacific Marten, American Dipper, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Goshawk, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Denny Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bear boxes available for food storage. Some sites have electricity; confirm hookup availability when booking since most sites have no hookups.
Skip Denny Creek Campground if: You need full RV hookups — only electric available, no water or sewer connections.. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer non-forested areas — sites sit beneath dense forest canopy..
Best time to visit Denny Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Tinkham Campground (North Bend, WA), Kachess (Easton, WA), Middle Fork Campground (North Bend, WA), East Kachess Group Site (CLE ELUM, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Denny Creek Campground
Cell signal at Denny Creek Campground (Cle Elum, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range. Campsites sit beneath a canopy of forest, and a few are sprinkled at the banks of Lodge Creek, which flows into the Snoqualmie.Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, this national forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bear boxes available for food storage.
Some sites have electricity; confirm hookup availability when booking since most sites have no hookups.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Seattle, take Interstate 90 east to exit 47. Go north over the freeway and follow signs 3 miles to campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Denny Creek Campground cost per night?+
What season is Denny Creek Campground open?+
Does Denny Creek Campground have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Denny Creek Campground?+
How do I make reservations at Denny Creek Campground?+
What is the cell service like at Denny Creek Campground?+
What season is Denny Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.