Turlo Campground

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — riverside

Location: Granite Falls, WA, WA

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$34 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (95 reviews)

Season: May through October

Turlo Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The campground is nestled in tall firs, cedars and hemlocks, adjacent to the south fork of the Stillaguamish River. The location offers individuals and families a tranquil camping experience with plenty of opportunities to fish, enjoy the river or relax at their campsite.Visit or stay in one of the historic lookouts in the area.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Turlo Campground offers a tranquil riverside camping experience nestled in tall firs, cedars and hemlocks adjacent to the south fork of the Stillaguamish River. Google reviewers consistently praise it as quiet, cozy, and completely surrounded by forest with excellent river views from all campsites.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Dark-eyed Junco, Steller's Jay, Pacific Wren, and Northwestern Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Turlo Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Sites 3 and 18 are confirmed desirable locations based on camper reports All sites have designated campfire spots and picnic tables

Skip Turlo Campground if: You need full hookups — only some sites have electric hookups and no sites have water or sewer hookups. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer a larger campground — only 18 total sites available.

Best time to visit Turlo Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tulalip Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA), Gold Basin Campground (Granite Falls, WA), Wiley Creek Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA), Esswine Group Camp (Granite Falls, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Turlo Campground

Cell signal at Turlo Campground (Granite Falls, 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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Granite Falls, WA, WA★ 4.6 (95 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Turlo Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The campground is nestled in tall firs, cedars and hemlocks, adjacent to the south fork of the Stillaguamish River. The location offers individuals and families a tranquil camping experience with plenty of opportunities to fish, enjoy the river or relax at their campsite.Visit or stay in one of the historic lookouts in the area.

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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
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 full hookups — only some sites have electric hookups and no sites have water or sewer hookups✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer a larger campground — only 18 total sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Sites 3 and 18 are confirmed desirable locations based on camper reports

All sites have designated campfire spots and picnic tables

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October 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 Pika, Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Dark-eyed Junco, Steller's Jay, Pacific Wren, and Northwestern Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Seattle, Washington: Go north on I-5 to Everett. Take exit 194 onto Hwy 2. Head north at Hwy 204, toward Lake Stevens. Turn north on Hwy 9, then east on Hwy 92 to Granite Falls.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Turlo Campground cost per night?+
Turlo Campground costs $32–$34 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Turlo Campground open?+
Turlo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Turlo Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Turlo Campground?+
Turlo Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Turlo Campground?+
Turlo Campground 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 Turlo Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Turlo Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Turlo Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Turlo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$32 /night★ 4.6 (95)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Tulalip Group Camp

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From $235/night

Gold Basin Campground

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From $37/night

Wiley Creek Group Camp

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From $130/night

Esswine Group Camp

Granite Falls, WA

From $100/night

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