Excelsior Group Camp
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Deming, WA, WA
Price: From $135 per night
Price range: $135–$160 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located near the rushing Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Excelsior Group Camp offers access to numerous recreational activities popular in the north Cascades Mountains in Washington state.For facility specific information, please call (360) 386-8214.There are two large group sites in the campground. Site A will sleep 50 people and has a group fire ring along with picnic tables ant fire pits at the tent sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/excelsior-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Located near the rushing Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Excelsior Group Camp offers prime access to hiking, fishing, and picnicking in the north Cascades Mountains.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Beaver, Mule Deer, Mountain Goat, Hoary Marmot, American Beaver, Swainson's Thrush, Pileated Woodpecker, Warbling Vireo, and Varied Thrush documented in the area.
Insider tips for Excelsior Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Access to variety of trails near campground suitable for hikers and backpackers
Skip Excelsior Group Camp if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal window. You require more than 2 available sites.
Best time to visit Excelsior Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; summer and early fall noted as prime for hiking and fishing activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Douglas Fir Campground (Deming, WA), Silver Fir Campground (Deming, WA), Park Creek Campground (Deming, WA), Swift Creek Campground (Deming, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Excelsior Group Camp
Cell signal at Excelsior Group Camp (Deming, 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.
Located near the rushing Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Excelsior Group Camp offers access to numerous recreational activities popular in the north Cascades Mountains in Washington state.For facility specific information, please call (360) 386-8214.There are two large group sites in the campground. Site A will sleep 50 people and has a group fire ring along with picnic tables ant fire pits at the tent sites.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Access to variety of trails near campground suitable for hikers and backpackers
Campground operates seasonally May through October; summer and early fall noted as prime for hiking and fishing activities.
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Getting there →
From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Bellingham. Take exit 255 onto Sunset Drive/Mt. Baker Highway SR 542. Turn right (east) on SR 542 and continue past the town of Glacier near mile 33. Continue past Glacier approximately 7 miles to the campground. The sign for the campground is located on the left (north) side of the highway. The campground access road is on the right (south) side of the highway, just before mile post 40. Turn right on the access road and then take the first right thro
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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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