U.S. Forest Service · Sulphur Creek Recreation Area · WA

Sulphur Creek Campground

SULPHUR CREEKPhoto · ExplorUS
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
22Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 22

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA SULPHUR001standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR002standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR003standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA SULPHUR004standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA SULPHUR005standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA SULPHUR006 WALK-INstandard nonelectric30 ft
AREA SULPHUR007standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR008standard nonelectric18 ft
AREA SULPHUR009standard nonelectric18 ft
AREA SULPHUR010standard nonelectric15 ft
AREA SULPHUR011standard nonelectric22 ft
AREA SULPHUR012standard nonelectric18 ftyes
AREA SULPHUR013standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA SULPHUR018standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA SULPHUR11Astandard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR14standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR14-15management40 ft
AREA SULPHUR15standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR16-17standard nonelectric35 ftyes
AREA SULPHUR19standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SULPHUR19-20management38 ft
AREA SULPHUR20 WALK-INstandard nonelectric20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in WA-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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