Silver Fir Campground
Silver Fir Campground is situated along the North Fork Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The area offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities within the North Cascades in Washington.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| Tent-only | 4 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 77 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 10 | Gravel | Full | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 | Tent only | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Tent only | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 10 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 77 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 014 | Standard | Back-in | 27 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 77 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 004 is listed accessible |
Silver Fir Campground is a smaller campground, offering sites to accommodate tents and RVs. A group picnic shelter for up to 25 people is also available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. No electrical hookups are available. Groceries, firewood and other conveniences are available 20 minutes away in the nearby community of Glacier.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
| Fees | View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and for open season dates. |
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Getting there
From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Bellingham. Take exit 255 onto Sunset Drive/Mt. Baker Highway SR 542. Continue on SR 542 past the town of Glacier near mile 33 and continue approximately 12.5 miles to the campground. The campground is on the right (west) side of the highway after crossing the bridge over the North Fork Nooksack River.
| Coordinates | 48.9033° N, 121.6961° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLuna
23 mi from the campground · 8,553 acres · 42% contained
- WildfireBorder 2
31 mi from the campground · 9,108 acres · 74% contained
- WildfirePtarmigan
49 mi from the campground · 25,566 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mt. Waddington's Outdoors ↗ | 18.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cottonwood RV Sales and Service ↗ | 21.2 mi |
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Silver Fir Campground - Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
Worth a stop
Visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking and photography in the Heather Meadows area located along the upper reaches of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, SR 542. Many popular hikes and climbing routes are located in the surrounding Mt. Baker Wilderness and backpackers enjoy visiting the northern reaches of North Cascades National Park.
- 3.4 miFire And Ice Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.8 miExcelsior Pass Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miSalmon Ridge X-Country Ski ↗15 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miHigh Divide ↗13 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2 miOld Goat0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.1 miNooksack Cirque ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking
- 2.2 miDruid Grove0.5 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miGoat Mountain ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.7 miWelcome Pass Trailhead ↗Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- 2.1 miNooksack Cirque Trailhead ↗Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- 2.3 miGoat Mountain Trailhead ↗Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- 2.7 miPicture Lake Path Trailhead ↗Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Mount Baker Wilderness.
- inMount Baker Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 119,966 acres
- 11.3 miStephen Mather Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 638,173 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Austin Pass Warming HutBuilding · Glacier · 3.4 mi
- Winchester Mountain LookoutStructure · Sedro Wooley · 4.4 mi
- Nooksack Falls Hydroelectric Power PlantHistoric district · Glacier · 5.9 mi
Natural features
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with unique and surprising landscapes. Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, the active volcano is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. Wildlife in the area includes mountain goats traversing the higher elevations to squirrels and black bears in the forests. Migratory birds and native fish find ample habitat in the varied ecosystems as well.
Recreation
The campground provides a prime location for hiking and picnicking in summer and early fall and is a non-motorized Sno-Park in the winter. Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of trails near the campground and in the surrounding Mt. Baker Wilderness area. Trails accessed from Hannegan Pass Road, less than a mile from the campground, lead into stunning scenery in the Mt. Baker Wilderness and North Cascades National Park.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Fir Campground?
Sites at Silver Fir Campground 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 Silver Fir Campground?
View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and for open season dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Fir Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Silver Fir Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Silver Fir Campground have?
21 sites, including 13 standard sites without power, 4 tent-only sites, and 1 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Silver Fir Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Silver Fir Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Fir Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Silver Fir Campground?
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.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Silver Fir Campground?
Site 004 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Silver Fir Campground?
The campground provides a prime location for hiking and picnicking in summer and early fall and is a non-motorized Sno-Park in the winter. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Silver Fir Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Excelsior Group Camp (5.7 mi), Douglas Fir Campground (9.8 mi), and Park Creek Campground (11.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby