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

Clear Creek Campground

Clear Creek Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Nestled in a towering canopy of fir trees, this campground offers plenty of open spaces, making it perfect for small groups and family excursions. Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest sits on the west side of the Cascades in Washington, showcasing glacier-covered peaks, wide mountain meadows and old-growth forests, rich in history and outdoor opportunities.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov13 sites50 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of CLM Staff · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Sisi · 35 mi away · 4,615 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
Host/management1
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 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001Back-in20GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
002Back-in30GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
004Back-in36GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
005Back-in45GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesYesStandard
006Back-in30GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesYesStandard
007Back-in36GravelPartial6 / 1YesYesStandard
008Back-in20GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesYesStandard
009Back-in40GravelPartial6 / 1YesYesStandard
010Back-in25GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesYesStandard
011Pull-through32GravelPartial6 / 1YesYesStandard

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 length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 005, 006, 007, 008 and 3 more are listed accessible

Clear Creek Campground offers 12 standard sites. Picnic tables, tent pads, campfire rings, and vault toilets are provided for guests. Visitors can access the Sauk River from the campground.

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.
RulesMax vehicle length: 40ft.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clear 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, 3 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, take I-5 north to the Arlington exit. Turn east on Highway 30 to the town of Darrington, then turn south on Mt. Loop Highway and continue 3 miles to Clear Creek Campground.

Coordinates48.2203° N, 121.5741° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

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

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

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

  • Wildfire
    Luna

    45 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 ↗18.3 mi
Outdoor gearRerouted ↗25.8 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗28.5 mi

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

Explore

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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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Clear Creek ↗
    10.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Frog Lake
    1 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.8 mi
    Old Sauk
    3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Old Sauk Loop ↗
    1.2 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.3 mi
    Squire Creek
    3.4 mi trail · hiking
  • 4.6 mi
    Eight-Mile Creek
    2.5 mi trail · hiking

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

Along the banks of the Sauk River an outstanding show of wildflowers in July and August includes paintbrush, phlox, tiger lilies, aster, columbine and lupine. During the summer salmon and steelhead appear in abundance as they head up the river to spawn. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife. In addition to being home to a multitude of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, the area sustains more rare species such as lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.

Recreation

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest boasts 1,500 miles of trails. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up boulder-studded mountains, opportunities abound for every skill level. Access to biking, rafting and fishing is also readily available. The nearby Frog Lake Trail is a short nature hike, climbing steadily up the side of the hill, with views of Clear Creek far below. The trail comes out at the road after nearly a mile, then makes a sharp turn back toward the lake, passing through dense forest, and eventually ending at the 1.5-acre Frog Lake. Old Sauk Trail winds along the banks of the Sauk River, providing a pleasant hike amongst the wildlife and waterfowl that frequent the area.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clear Creek Campground?

Sites at Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Clear Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Clear Creek Campground have?

13 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Clear Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Clear 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. Max vehicle length: 40ft.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Clear Creek Campground?

Sites 005, 006, 007, and 008 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Clear Creek Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Clear Creek Campground?

The Mt. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Clear Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Coal Creek Group Camp (9.5 mi), Beaver Creek Group Campground (10 mi), and Red Bridge Campground (10.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby