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Suiattle Guard Station
13 mi east of Darrington, WA · No signal at camp
About Suiattle Guard Station
Set near the Suiattle River and surrounded by mountain peaks and old-growth forest, the Suiattle Guard Station (pronounced "Sue-attle") is a historic log cabin that was constructed in 1913 by Tommy Thompson, Assistant Ranger of the Suiattle-Finney District, to house a forest guard. Because of budget limitations at that time, the Forest Service often relied upon rangers to construct their own stations. It is a testament to Ranger Thompson’s skill that the cabin survives to this day as one of the oldest administrative buildings in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Suiattle Guard Station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The cabin is accessible by car. While some creature comforts are provided, guests will need to bring a few of their own amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay at this primitive facility. Several hiking and equestrian…
- Fees: $50 per night per group for a maximum of four people in the cabin. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard…
- Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi east of Darrington, WA · 48.26163, -121.31877
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Huckleberry Mountain | Horse | 1.4 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Circle Peak | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 2.9 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 20 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Buck Creek Campground 0.6 mi
- Sulphur Creek Campground 5.9 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi SE of Darrington 6.1 mi
- Suiattle River Trail Camping Area 8.4 mi
- Suiattle River Trail Camping Area 9.3 mi
- Round Lake Camping Area 9.7 mi