Suiattle Guard Station

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DARRINGTON, WA, WA

Price: From $125 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Set near the Suiattle River and surrounded by mountain peaks and old-growth forest, the Suiattle Guard Station (pronounced "Sue-attle") is a historic log cabin that was constructed in 1913 by Tommy Thompson, Assistant Ranger of the Suiattle-Finney District, to house a forest guard. Because of budget limitations at that time, the Forest Service often relied upon rangers to construct their own stations. It is a testament to Ranger Thompson’s skill that the cabin survives to this day as one of the

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/suiattle-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1913 log cabin set near the Suiattle River surrounded by mountain peaks and old-growth forest. One Google reviewer praised it as an interesting former forest service guard station with ongoing maintenance.

Wildlife alert: American Beaver, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Hoary Marmot, Sooty Grouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Harlequin Duck, and Northern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Suiattle Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood available for purchase on-site Only 1 site available, so this is an extremely exclusive stay

Skip Suiattle Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require multiple site options — only 1 tent site. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Suiattle Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Buck Creek Campground (Darrington, WA), Sulphur Creek Campground (Darrington, WA), Bedal Campground (Darrington, WA), Clear Creek Campground (Darrington, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Suiattle Guard Station

Cell signal at Suiattle Guard Station (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.

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DARRINGTON, WA, WA★ 3.3 (3 reviews)From $125/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Set near the Suiattle River and surrounded by mountain peaks and old-growth forest, the Suiattle Guard Station (pronounced "Sue-attle") is a historic log cabin that was constructed in 1913 by Tommy Thompson, Assistant Ranger of the Suiattle-Finney District, to house a forest guard. Because of budget limitations at that time, the Forest Service often relied upon rangers to construct their own stations. It is a testament to Ranger Thompson’s skill that the cabin survives to this day as one of the oldest administrative buildings in the Mt.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You require multiple site options — only 1 tent site✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Only 1 site available, so this is an extremely exclusive stay

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Beaver, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Hoary Marmot, Sooty Grouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Harlequin Duck, and Northern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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 to retrieve the Suiattle Guard Station Keys from the lock box located at the Campground Kiosk. Continue east along the Suiattle River for one mile from the Campground Entrance to the Suiattle Guard Station driveway on the left (there is no sign at this inters

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Suiattle Guard Station cost per night?+
Suiattle Guard Station costs $125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Suiattle Guard Station open?+
Suiattle Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Suiattle Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Suiattle Guard Station?+
Suiattle Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Suiattle Guard Station?+
Suiattle Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Suiattle Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Suiattle Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Suiattle Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Suiattle Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$125 /night★ 3.3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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