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

Red Bridge Campground

Red Bridge Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway along the pebble-strewn bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Red Bridge Campground is a beautiful camp, offering visitors access to fishing, kayaking and hiking opportunities.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov16 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
Little Giant · 37 mi away · 172,912 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
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

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in59GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
002Back-in50GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
003Back-in48GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
004Back-in50GravelPartial12 / 2YesStandard
005Back-in36GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
006Back-in40GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
007Back-in46GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
008Back-in46GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
009Back-in50GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
010Back-in26GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 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 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Red Bridge Campground offers single-family sites for both tent and RV camping. Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are available, however there are no electrical hookups or drinking water. Visitors must bring their own supply of water.

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 Red Bridge 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, 13 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 Everett. Take Exit 194 onto Highway 2, then head north on Highway 204 toward Lake Stevens. Turn north on Highway 9, then east on Highway 92 to Granite Falls. Continue about 19.5 miles past Granite Falls to the campground.

Coordinates48.0708° N, 121.6504° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

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

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

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

  • Wildfire
    King

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

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    49 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 ↗20.9 mi
RV sales & serviceOpen Road RV ↗21.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Red Bridge Campground Tour - Allegheny National Forest

Worth a stop

Visit or stay in one of the historic lookouts in the area. Lookouts are tangible symbols of Forest Service heritage, perched on high peaks with unobstructed views where they have been used to detect and control fires. Take some time to visit nearby North Cascades National Park or Mount Rainer National Park. Considered scenic wonderlands, the parks offer a fantasic glimpse of glaciers, subalpine ecology and volcanic landscapes. Discover the Verlot Public Service Center near the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942, Verlot`s handsome buildings reflect the architectural style and fine craftsmanship of that era and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Youth - on - Age
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 2 mi
    Marten Creek
    3.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.3 mi
    Schweitzer ↗
    10.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3 mi
    Boardman Lake/ Boardman Camp
    1.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.3 mi
    Mallardy Ridge
    1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.8 mi
    Kelcema Lake
    0.4 mi trail · hiking

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

Rugged peaks, scenic rivers and abundant wildlife define the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and surrounding designated wilderness areas. On a clear day visitors can see Mt. Baker, which rises to an elevation of 10,781 feet. The active volcano is perpetually snow-capped. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater. Old-growth forests line the wide, gently-flowing South Fork Stillaguamish River, known for its salmon run. Chinook, Coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon, steelhead trout, sea-run cutthroat and bull trout use the river and its tributaries for spawning. Undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests provide important habitat for wildlife. Many species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles make their homes in the area, which also sustains rare species such as lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.

Recreation

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has 1,500 miles of trails. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up a boulder-studded mountain, opportunities abound for every skill level. The Mt. Dickerman Trail switchbacks steeply for 3.0 miles through a dark forest of timber to an alpine meadow that was replanted in 1915 after a major forest fire. From this point, the trail rises above timberline to an alpine meadow full of wildflowers in July and August. The trail offers spectacular views in all directions as the trail climbs to the 5,723' summit.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Red Bridge Campground?

Sites at Red Bridge 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 Red Bridge Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Red Bridge Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Red Bridge Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Red Bridge Campground have?

16 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Red Bridge 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 Red Bridge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Bridge Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Red Bridge Campground?

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. Max vehicle length: 40ft

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Red Bridge Campground?

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

Source: Recreation

What if Red Bridge Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Boardman Group Camp (1.2 mi), Esswine Group Camp (2.1 mi), and Wiley Creek Group Camp (2.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby