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Troublesome Creek Campground

10 mi north of Baring, WA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Troublesome Creek Campground

This campground is located approximately 20 miles east of Index, Washington in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It offers guests a wonderful spot to take in the scenery and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range. Sites are nestled in a mixed conifer forest on the banks of the scenic North Fork Skykomish River and its tributary, Troublesome Creek. Water is abundant in this area, offering visitors easy access to fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Guests will be lulled to sleep by its subtle, but ever-present gurgle. This campground is ideal for escaping the hustle of everyday life to enjoy time with friends and family. At the campground, Troublesome Creek is a delight for exploring. A footbridge crosses the bubbling creek beneath towering pine and fir trees. For guests wanting to relax at the water's edge, or children searching for newness in…

  • Fees: 28 USD/night
  • Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
  • Where: 10 mi north of Baring, WA · 47.89819, -121.40269

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingClimbing

Amenities:

ToiletsPicnic tablesTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

36°
29°Jan
40°
29°Feb
45°
31°Mar
51°
34°Apr
59°
40°May
63°
45°Jun
71°
50°Jul
72°
50°Aug
65°
45°Sep
53°
39°Oct
41°
33°Nov
36°
29°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

See Troublesome Creek Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Troublesome Creek NatureHikingat camp0.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (University observatory), 48 mi.