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Forest Service campground

Buck Creek Campground

Forest Service campground in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snohomish County, Washington. 1,258 feet. 12.9 miles from Darrington.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation
1,258 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
13 13 standard non-electric
Longest rig
49 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Snohomish County

Overview

Situated on the banks of Buck Creek in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Buck Creek campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities popular in the Northern Cascade Range in Washington.

Scattered beneath a towering canopy of old-growth forest, the sites in this campground are secluded and within walking distance to the waterfront, making it an ideal setting for visitors wanting to camp in a private, rustic setting.

Recreation

Situated along Buck Creek in old growth forest where every campsite can hear the rushing water, activities in the area include fishing and hiking. Popular with those seeking a quiet getaway and an ideal base camp to access many area trails.

Facilities

Buck Creek campground offers 14 standard sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and vault toilets.

Natural Features

Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes.

Wildlife in the area includes mountain goats, porcupine, pine marten and a variety of migratory birds and native fish.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • biking
  • boating
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • picnicking
  • swimming site
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Buck Creek Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated August 13, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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