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Coal Creek Group Camp
9 mi east of Verlot, WA · No signal at camp
About Coal Creek Group Camp
Coal Creek Group Campground sits along the scenic Mountain Loop Road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Surrounded by stands of old-growth forest and located near the confluence the of the tranquil Stillaguamish River and bubbling Coal Creek, this site is ideal for small group or family camping excursions. Coal Creek is a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, and offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. Hikers may want to explore the nearby Big Four Ice Caves Trail off of the Mountain Loop Highway. The trail ends with a view of the ice fields and the immense north face of the 6,153 foot Big Four Mountain. The caves are exposed during August and remain visible through October. The nearby Gold Basin Mill Pond interpretive trail is also accessible from the campground. This interpretive site includes a…
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- Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi east of Verlot, WA · 48.08384, -121.55593
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Four/ Ice Caves | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Ice Caves Loop | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Marten Creek | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Coal Lake | Hiking | 2.7 mi | |
| Independence/ North Lake | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Deer Creek Pass | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 24.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Beaver Creek Group Campground 1.4 mi
- Triangle Recreation Camp 1.7 mi
- Tulalip Mill Site Group Campground 3.7 mi
- Red Bridge Campground 4.5 mi
- Peek-a-boo Lake Campsites 5.3 mi
- Boardman Group Camp 5.7 mi