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

Sulphur Creek Campground

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.

Temporarily closedReservable · Recreation.gov22 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

More like this: reservable in Washington · big rigs in Washington · pets allowed in Washington

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
SULPHUR CREEKSULPHURCREEKSULPHUR CREEK TREES
Photos courtesy of ExplorUS, Vista Recreation · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Sisi · 18 mi away · 4,615 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Host/management2
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
14Back-in20GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
15Back-in20GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
19Back-in20GravelPartial12 / 2YesStandard
001Back-in20GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
002Back-in20GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
003Back-in25GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
004Back-in25GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
005Back-in30GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
007Back-in20GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard
008Back-in18GravelFull6 / 1YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 012, 16-17 are listed accessible

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.

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

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
SeasonMay to September
ForestMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sulphur Creek Campground30°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, 19 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 Darrington travel north on State Route 530 approximately seven miles to the Suiattle River Road/Forest Road 26. Drive this road for approximately 22 miles to the campground, which located on the right (south) side of the road.

Coordinates48.2485° N, 121.1941° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

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

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

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

  • Wildfire
    Luna

    40 mi from the campground · 8,553 acres · 42% contained

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24.6 mi
Outdoor gearStevens Pass Nordic Center ↗34 mi
RV sales & serviceOpen Road RV ↗45.8 mi

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

Explore

Video

MIDWAY POINT OVERNIGHT STAY CAMPGROUND REVIEW - SULPHUR CREEK , TASMANIA

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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 Glacier Peak 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

On Register Atlas →

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.

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.

Guidebooks for Washington

We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.

  • Best Tent Camping: Washington
    Ellie Kozlowski, 2018
    Find at Bookshop.org
  • Washington camping
    Tom Stienstra, 2018
    Find at Bookshop.org
  • Hiking Waterfalls in Washington
    Sawyer Scheer, 2019
    Find at Bookshop.org

Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sulphur Creek Campground?

Sites at Sulphur Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sulphur Creek Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sulphur Creek Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sulphur Creek Campground have?

22 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sulphur Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Sulphur Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sulphur Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sulphur Creek 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 Sulphur Creek Campground?

Sites 012 and 16-17 are 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 Sulphur Creek Campground?

The biggest draw to Sulphur Creek Campground is hiking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Sulphur Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Buck Creek Campground (6.3 mi), Bedal Campground (13.7 mi), and Mineral Park Campground (14.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby