U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Washington

Miller River Group Camp

Situated along the banks of the tranquil Miller River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the Miller River Group Campground offers some of the most stunning scenery in the northern Cascade Range in Washington. Nestled in a mixed conifer forest, the sites in this campground are widely spaced and within walking distance to the river, ideal for visitors wanting to enjoy the serenity of an isolated setting. The campground also a great jumpoff point for a multitude of recreational activities along either the Skykomish River, in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness or near Stevens Pass.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov19 sites30 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
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King · 17 mi away · 3,427 acres
2 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

Group sites1
Host/management18
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
GS1Back-in30GravelPartial100 / 18YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Miller River Group Campground features 15 individual campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings as well as a gathering area with picnic table seating and a large charcoal grill. Vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water are available on-site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
FeesView Recreation.gov for Fee Information and for open season dates.
RulesDogs must be leashed.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Miller River Group Camp30°40°50°60°70°January: 16.72 inches of precipitation, 13.8 inches of snowFebruary: 10.60 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowMarch: 11.90 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowApril: 8.35 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMay: 5.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 12.30 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 18.06 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowDecember: 14.56 inches of precipitation, 17.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.7°F averageFebruary: 39.2°F averageMarch: 42.8°F averageApril: 48.2°F averageMay: 55.0°F averageJune: 58.8°F averageJuly: 64.4°F averageAugust: 64.7°F averageSeptember: 59.5°F averageOctober: 49.9°F averageNovember: 41.6°F averageDecember: 36.2°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Baring, 7 miles from the campground at 770 feet, station USC00450456 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 110 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 44 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-5 north, take exit 194 to Highway 2. Continue for about 48 miles, then turn south at the Money Creek Campground sign. Continue about 3 miles to the campground.

Coordinates47.6902° N, 121.3956° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    King

    17 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    20 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

    34 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearStevens Pass Snowboard Shop ↗18 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28.5 mi
RV sales & serviceOpen Road RV ↗29.5 mi

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Explore

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Camping With The Family At Miller Group Site

Worth a stop

Visitors enjoy the North Cascades and Mt. Rainer National Parks, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Alpine Lakes Wilderness, which overlaps Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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. Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, the active volcano from which the forest takes its name is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. More than 700 lakes and mountain ponds dot the glacier-carved terrain of nearby Alpine Lake Wilderness. Tree-covered valleys give way to rocky ridges and rugged peaks along the crest of the Cascades. Many peaks and slopes are permanently cloaked in snowfields. Congress designated the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in 1976 with a total of 362,789 acres, 117,862 of which lie in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking and fishing in summer and early fall, Miller River offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest's 1,500 miles of trails can entice any hiker to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up boulder-studded mountains, opportunities abound for every skill level. The nearby Dorothy Lake Trail begins in a densely shaded forest for approximately 1.5 miles to the outlet of Dorothy Lake, then continues along the lake's eastern edge for another 2 miles to its inlet. From here the trail climbs steeply over a ridge and enters the Snoqualmie Ranger District. Permits are needed for both day-use hiking and overnight backpacking and camping in Wilderness Areas.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Miller River Group Camp?

Sites at Miller River Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Miller River Group Camp?

View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and for open season dates.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Miller River Group Camp?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Miller River Group Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Miller River Group Camp have?

19 sites, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Miller River Group Camp?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Miller River Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Miller River Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Miller River Group Camp?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Dogs must be leashed.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Miller River Group Camp?

In addition to being a prime location for hiking and fishing in summer and early fall, Miller River offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Miller River Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Money Creek Campground (2.8 mi), Beckler River Campground (4.1 mi), and Middle Fork Campground (11.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby