USDA Forest Service · Washington
Sulphur Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 19 to September 9
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,693 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SUIATTLE ROAD (NFSR 2600000) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Address
- WA
- Phone
- 360-804-1103
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
17 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Hikers frequently camp here to explore the many trails surrounding the facility. It has moderate, enjoyable summer temperatures throughout the camping season.
Recreation
The biggest draw to Sulphur Creek Campground is hiking. The well-known Suiattle Trail and numerous others begin within a few miles of the campground. The area is part of the North Cascades range.
Facilities
This primitive site provides no drinking water, though there is a pit toilet. There are 20 individual campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Campers may purchase supplies in the nearby town of Darrington.
Natural Features
The Suiattle River is a federally designated National Wild and Scenic River. Though the glacier-fed water is too cold and the current too strong to swim in, the river creates a beautiful backdrop and soothing sounds for campers.
Tall, old growth forest provide abundant shade for campers and habitat for black bears and other wildlife.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 33° | 5° | 52° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 29° | 5° | 55° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 32° | 18° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 36° | 21° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 44° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 47° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 57° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 59° | 49° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 53° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 42° | 36° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 36° | 18° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 31° | 15° | 53° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Suiattle Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Buck Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 29 sites
- Bedal Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi · 22 sites
- Mineral Park Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 22 sites
- Holden Ballpark Campground · USDA Forest Service · 19 mi
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