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Swift Creek Campground
14 mi north of Concrete, WA · No signal at camp
About Swift Creek Campground
Swift Creek Campground is tucked into a mixed-conifer forest at the edge of Baker Lake in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. In addition to being a prime location for hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Swift Creek offers opportunities for snowshoeing in the winter months. With a small beach on-site and access to Baker Lake, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to fish, kayak, canoe and swim. The nearby Baker Lake Trail is a family friendly hike that begins in a majestic stand of Douglas fir. In 1843, a small eruption of Mt. Baker caused a forest fire, and visitors can still see the burned snags of virgin cedar trees that once dominated the area. The trail contours above the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake. Swift Creek offers campsites that accommodate either tents or RVs. There are two group sites that are reservable as well.…
- Fees: - **Camping**: [View Recreation.gov for Fee Information](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233297) and for open season dates.…
- Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi north of Concrete, WA · 48.72964, -121.65862
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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: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Lake | Horse | 0.9 mi | 12.6 mi |
| Baker Hot Springs | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Swift Creek | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 7.8 mi |
| Boulder Ridge | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Noisy Creek | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Shannon Ridge | Hiking | 3.0 mi | 3.8 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: 11.7 mi
Propane: 23.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 14 mi N of Concrete 0.3 mi
- Park Creek Campground 0.6 mi
- Panorama Point Campground 0.8 mi
- Boulder Creek Campground 1.9 mi
- Shannon Creek Campground 2.8 mi
- Lower Sandy Campground 2.8 mi