Sulphur Creek Campground
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Darrington, WA, WA
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$54 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sulphur Creek Campground is a primitive site in a beautiful forest along the banks of the scenic Suiattle River and Sulpher Creek. It is a remote haven set amongst towering old growth Douglas fir trees in the Mt. Baker-Snoquamie National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Sulphur Creek Campground is a primitive site in a beautiful forest along the scenic Suiattle River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with well-maintained facilities and excellent stargazing. Hikers frequently camp here to explore the many surrounding trails.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Goats, American Pikas, and Hoary Marmots present in area; also Sooty Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, and Northern Alligator Lizards
Insider tips for Sulphur Creek Campground: Site #6 has water access despite being small Sites 7 & 8 are convenient to bathrooms and offer clear stargazing Allow extra travel time: last 11 miles of Forest Road 26 have poor road conditions with potholes
Skip Sulphur Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You cannot book early - it is a federal campground that books up quickly. You prefer developed campgrounds - this is a primitive facility with waterless bathrooms.
Best time to visit Sulphur Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season with moderate, enjoyable summer temperatures.
Nearby campgrounds: Suiattle Guard Station (DARRINGTON, WA), Buck Creek Campground (Darrington, WA), Bedal Campground (Darrington, WA), Mineral Park Campground (Marblemount, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sulphur Creek Campground
Cell signal at Sulphur Creek Campground (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.
Sulphur Creek Campground is a primitive site in a beautiful forest along the banks of the scenic Suiattle River and Sulpher Creek. It is a remote haven set amongst towering old growth Douglas fir trees in the Mt. Baker-Snoquamie National Forest.
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 entrySite #6 has water access despite being small
Sites 7 & 8 are convenient to bathrooms and offer clear stargazing
Allow extra travel time: last 11 miles of Forest Road 26 have poor road conditions with potholes
Official operating season with moderate, enjoyable summer temperatures
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 Darrington travel north on State Route 530 approximately seven miles to the Suiattle River Road/Forest Road 26. Drive this road for approximately 22 miles to the campground, which located on the right (south) side of the road.
Campground entrance
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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