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Sulphur Creek Campground
19 mi east of Darrington, WA · No signal at camp
About 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. 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. 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. The Suiattle River is a federally designated National Wild and Scenic River.…
- Fees: [View Recreation.gov for Fee…
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi east of Darrington, WA · 48.24851, -121.19406
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: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Creek | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Sulphur Mountain | Horse | 0.3 mi | 7.3 mi |
| Suiattle River | Horse | 0.3 mi | 6.3 mi |
| Milk Creek | Horse | 1.1 mi | 5.5 mi |
| Downey Creek | Horse | 1.5 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Green Mtn | Horse | 2.4 mi | 4.0 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: 24.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.