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

Wiley Creek Group Camp

Wiley Creek, a popular campground for youth groups and organizations, is situated in an old-growth Douglas fir forest with lovely shaded trails. It is the first group site located on the north side of Mountain Loop Road, about 5 miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Whether visitors choose to hike on trails leading into towering forests or enjoy a moment of solitude on the banks of the nearby Stillaguamish River, this campround offers opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the Cascade region.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov2 sites99 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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WILEY CREEKWiley Creek Group CampWiley Creek Group CampWiley Creek Group Camp
Photos courtesy of Vista Recreation · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Little Giant · 40 mi away · 172,912 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group sites2
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

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfacePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
ABack-inGravel20 / 5YesStandard
BBack-inGravel20 / 5Yes

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 length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Wiley Creek Campground has two group sites that can accomodate up to 20 people each, with Adirondack shelters, tables and rock barbeque pits. Vault toilets are provided but there is no drinking water. Visitors must bring their own supply. Group A has a riverside Adirondack shelter that can accommodate 8 people on bunk beds in addition to a cooking shelter with counter and adjacent barbecue. Group B has a two-level shelter with about 400 square feet of space on each level.

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.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Wiley Creek Group Camp30°40°50°60°70°January: 12.75 inches of precipitationFebruary: 8.58 inches of precipitationMarch: 9.31 inches of precipitationApril: 5.58 inches of precipitationMay: 3.70 inches of precipitationJune: 2.86 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.32 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.71 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.39 inches of precipitationOctober: 8.49 inches of precipitationNovember: 13.24 inches of precipitationDecember: 12.13 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.3°F averageFebruary: 37.7°F averageMarch: 42.3°F averageApril: 48.4°F averageMay: 55.6°F averageJune: 60.3°F averageJuly: 65.7°F averageAugust: 66.3°F averageSeptember: 59.6°F averageOctober: 49.0°F averageNovember: 40.2°F averageDecember: 34.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Darrington RS, 14 miles from the campground at 550 feet, station USC00451992 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 83 inches a year.

Getting there

From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Everett. Take exit 194 onto Highway 2. Head north at Highway 204 toward Lake Stevens. Turn north on Highway 9. Turn east on Highway 92 to Granite Falls. Campground is located approximately 14 miles east of Granite Falls on Highway 7 Scenic Byway.

Coordinates48.0734° N, 121.7141° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

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

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

    45 mi from the campground · 4,615 acres · 34% contained

  • Wildfire
    King

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

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

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

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRerouted ↗15 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗19 mi
RV sales & serviceOpen Road RV ↗19.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Traverse a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Schweitzer ↗
    10.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 1.1 mi
    Gold Basin Mill Pond ↗
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.4 mi
    Pinnacle Lake
    3.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.5 mi
    Lake 22
    3.9 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.8 mi
    Heather Lake
    2.8 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.8 mi
    Pilchuck ↗
    5.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

Trailheads within three miles

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 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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offers visitors the chance to explore the region's rugged peaks, scenic rivers and interesting wildlife that comprise the forest and surrounding designated wilderness areas. Exploring the banks of the Stillaguamish River, one will find unique ecosystems typical for the area. Old-growth forests of cedar, fir, and hemlock line the wide, gently-flowing river, and tower over trails winding through moss-covered rocks. On a clear day visitors will see Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area. The active volcano rises to an elevation of 10,781 feet, and 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. Undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests provide important habitat for wildlife, including birds, amphibians, reptiles and more rare species such as lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, visitors can take advantage of skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. Anglers enjoy fishing from the gently-flowing Stillaguamish River. The Stillaguamish sustains a large salmon and trout population including chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon, steelhead trout, sea-run cutthroat and bull trout. Gold Basin Mill Pond Interpretive Trail invites visitors to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area. The short, accessible trail passes by mill relics and ends on a floating viewpoint, looking across the millpond. The trailhead is located directly across from Gold Basin Campground.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Wiley Creek Group Camp?

Sites at Wiley Creek 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 Wiley Creek Group Camp?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Wiley Creek Group Camp?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Wiley Creek Group Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Wiley Creek Group Camp have?

2 sites, including 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Wiley Creek Group Camp?

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 Wiley Creek Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wiley Creek Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Wiley Creek Group Camp?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Wiley Creek Group Camp?

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, visitors can take advantage of skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Wiley Creek Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Esswine Group Camp (0.8 mi), Gold Basin Campground (1.1 mi), and Boardman Group Camp (1.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby