BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 360-804-1103
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 97.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 48.2683, -121.3283
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242. Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
From the USFS.Official page
Is BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND free?
No. BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND?
From Darrington, Washington travel north on SR 530 approx. 7 miles to the Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26). Drive for approx. 16 miles to the campground, located on the left/north side of the road.
What are the rules at BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND?
All developed site regulations apply. Dogs must be on leash, campfires in developed rings only, quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Fireworks are prohibited. Stay limit is 14 days.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
