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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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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
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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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