Tinkham Campground

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

Location: North Bend, WA, WA

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$34 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (108 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tinkham Campground is located along the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It offers some of the most stunning scenery in Washington’s North Cascades, as well as easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.The surrounding area is a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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Located along the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with stunning North Cascades scenery and easy access to hiking, fishing, and biking. Only an hour from major cities, making it convenient for weekend trips.

Wildlife alert: Expect to see Townsend's Chipmunks, Pacific Martens, Wapiti, Steller's Jays, and garter snakes in the area.

Insider tips for Tinkham Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Highway noise is present but blends with river sounds; sites are clean and well-laid out. Suitable for self-contained RVs only; most sites have no hookups despite the amenities list.

Skip Tinkham Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites.. You want a longer camping season — operates May through October only.. You are sensitive to highway noise from I-90..

Best time to visit Tinkham Campground: May-October — Official operating season with prime conditions for hiking, fishing, and recreational activities in summer and early fall..

Nearby campgrounds: Denny Creek Campground (Cle Elum, WA), Middle Fork Campground (North Bend, WA), Kachess (Easton, WA), East Kachess Group Site (CLE ELUM, WA).