Middle Fork Campground
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: North Bend, WA, WA
Price: From $32 per night
Price range: $32–$96 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (111 reviews)
Season: May through October
This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Beneath a canopy of towering Douglas fir, cedar and Western hemlock, and located near several hiking trails within a short driving distance, this campground is a perfect site for both individual and small group camping excursions.Middle Fork Campground offers 39 standard sites, including two group sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/middle-fork-campground-wa to be notified when sites open up.
Located along the scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest beneath towering Douglas fir, cedar and Western hemlock, this campground offers excellent access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation. Google reviewers consistently praise it as peaceful, quiet, and a well-kept secret just 45 minutes from Bellevue, with clean facilities and large, level campsites.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Mountain Beaver, Barred Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and garter snakes present in the area
Insider tips for Middle Fork Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Request a private site like site 10 for more seclusion Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip Middle Fork Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, sewer, electric) — none available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You prefer extensive amenities — limited to fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Best time to visit Middle Fork Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October per verified data. Summer-Early Fall — RIDB description highlights this period as prime for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and picnicking.
Nearby campgrounds: Tinkham Campground (North Bend, WA), Denny Creek Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Miller River Group Camp (Skykomish, WA), Money Creek Campground (Skykomish, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Middle Fork Campground
Cell signal at Middle Fork Campground (North Bend, 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.
This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Beneath a canopy of towering Douglas fir, cedar and Western hemlock, and located near several hiking trails within a short driving distance, this campground is a perfect site for both individual and small group camping excursions.Middle Fork Campground offers 39 standard sites, including two group sites.
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 as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Request a private site like site 10 for more seclusion
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally from May through October per verified data
RIDB description highlights this period as prime for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and picnicking
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 5 north going toward Seattle, take Interstate 90 east toward North Bend. Take exit 34 and turn north on 468th Ave. Turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road/Forest Service Road 56. Continue about 12 miles to the campground, located about 1/2 a mile past the Middle Fork Trailhead.
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.
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