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    5.0 (1 review)

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    4 years ago

    First come first serve sites on the river... wonderful offgrid paradise and a great land manager.

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    Troublesome Creek Campground - I wanna know what kind of bug this is...

    Troublesome Creek Campground

    4.8(10 reviews)
    39.6 mi

    This was one of our favorite camp grounds this year. It's pretty close to home, has some nice…read moretrailheads around it, and a beautiful creek bubbling in the background. The road to the camp is a bit of a trekk. It's long, windy, and much of it dirt with pot holes. There's also no cell service out there so be sure to communicate with anyone you're meeting shortly after turning off highway 2. The camp sites themselves are good sized, we easily fit 2 tents and our cars. There was a fire pit and a picnic table too. We had access to the river and enjoyed a nice cold plunge on a warm day. There were several hikes in the area to choose from but we couldn't turn down the incredible Lake Blanca, whose trailhead was only a few minutes away. We look forward to visiting this campground again next year.

    The campground at Troublesome Creek is an absolute gem. Located about two hours from any…read moresignificant population base, accessible off of a (mostly) dirt forest service road, you'll marvel at the serenity of this idyllic campground. There are two sides to this campground, an east and a west loop. My spot was on the east loop, space 15 and I'd definitely recommend the spaces on the east loop, as they give you ample privacy with equally ample access to the creek and the North Fork of the Skykomish River. No power hookups means you can set the devices aside and worry little about what's happening in the city. Out here, the entertainment is happening in nature. Views of surrounding peaks, the rush of the water as it flows past and as night falls, the dotting of stars in the inky black sky will give you exactly what you need before heading back to civilization. Nature truly is the best. I'll be back to this campground again, no doubt.

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    Troublesome Creek Campground - Namesake.

    Namesake.

    Troublesome Creek Campground - View of campsites near river

    View of campsites near river

    Troublesome Creek Campground - North Cascades peaks from near the campsite.

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    North Cascades peaks from near the campsite.

    Franklin Falls Trailhead - :D

    Franklin Falls Trailhead

    4.6(141 reviews)
    33.1 mi

    DO NOT google maps to Franklin Falls Trailhead. It will lead you to a ski resort. Instead map to…read moreFranklin Falls. It's a two-mile hike, but it felt much longer! After Snoqualmie Falls, Franklin was a little underwhelming. It is an easy hike as it is mostly flat. The waterfall is nice, but nothing compares to Snoqualmie.

    This is a fantastic hike in the Greater Seattle area, which rewards you with an up close view of…read morethe falls from the base, where you can bask in the cool gentle mist before beginning the trek back. I typically stick with hikes that are considered "easy", popular with families, and don't require hiking boots. This one fits the bill. At about 2 miles roundtrip (out and back), the trail is made up of well-kept dirt pathways and you'll experience a gradual incline of only about 400 feet. There were several short sets of wooden steps along the way, which were pretty easy to navigate since they were of even height and not too tall. Just be careful towards the end while heading down to the base of the falls. You'll go down a set of stone steps, then the pathway narrows and becomes pretty rocky with a jagged surface, so watch your footing and take it slow. You can also hang on to the rock wall on the right side for balance. I saw some people equipped with their hiking poles and hiking boots which would come in handy for this small section of the hike, however I was able to traverse it with my running shoes, taking small steps. I was grateful there weren't many bugs and the hike is mostly shaded by all the trees above. It was over 80 degrees on the day we went, but it felt like the 70s since we were never really in direct sun. The trail runs parallel to Denny Creek below, so for the duration of the hike, you can hear the tranquil sound of the flowing water. There are two sections of parking which cost $5 per day, unless you have the "Washington Forest Pass" or "America the Beautiful Pass". Toilets are located near the parking lots, but there are no sinks, so make sure to bring some hand sanitizer. During the summer, weekends can be pretty crowded, so I recommend going on a weekday for a more relaxed atmosphere. We went on a sunny Monday and there was plenty of parking left even when we headed out around noon.

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    Franklin Falls Trailhead - :D

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    Franklin Falls Trailhead
    Franklin Falls Trailhead

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    Bedal Campground - Campsite 17, at the end of four creek-front sites, each one just steps away from private sand and rock mini-beaches.

    Bedal Campground

    5.0(2 reviews)
    14.4 mi

    You will need mettle if you pedal to Bedal for the road is not gentle…read more No, wait. It is pronounced buh-DAHL - as in the nepal baseball cabal has gone awol for eightball y'all! This is a pretty remote car camping or RVing spot where I took my dog and two kids for a soggy Memorial Day trip in 2016. There are a few vault toilets and each site has a picnic table, tent base, and a firepit. There is no potable water. Our site #10 was okay - better than the ones between us and the highway but worse than the riverside ones. I'd say the best were 15, 16, 8, or 9 but I could be wrong. The river is pretty and my kids had fun tossing rocks and I let them roam unsupervised the whole time we were there. There are trails and sights such as waterfalls nearby. There is a boat launch in the campground and a neighbor camper told me you can find gold flecks if you bring a pan. The ranger guy comes twice per day and sells bundles of firewood for $6 each, cash only. We reserved our spot for $14/nt on recreation.gov but you can also go the first come first served route if you are a gambler. As compared with other campsites with dozens or hundreds of sites, we preferred the relative peace of Bedal.

    Great place to escape to the backwoods even if you don't have an off-road vehicle and don't mind a…read moreleisurely 20 mph scenic cruise on the slightly potholed "Mountain Loop Highway," the iconic rustic dirt road between Darrington and Monte Cristo. (Watch for the occasional erratic Jeep, speedy motorcycle and maybe even a logging truck.) Pockets of camp sites provide a good amount of privacy, and several are creekside. One has a old relic shelter. There are fire rings and barbecue stands. Vault toilets are clean and smell-free. Bring water, fire wood (or when available, buy $7 for firewood from a friendly camp host). The kiosk out front tells the story of the Bedal family (pronounced Bed-DOLL) who built their homestead back in the old days. Other nearby forest roads branch off from Mountain Loop Highway to day-hike trailheads. Pick up a free map from the U.S. Forest Service Office in Darrington.

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    Bedal Campground - Gore tex is your friend.

    Gore tex is your friend.

    Bedal Campground - Old growth trees tower over picnic table.

    Old growth trees tower over picnic table.

    Bedal Campground - Smores for breakfast. Good parenting.

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    Smores for breakfast. Good parenting.

    Denny Creek Campground - Campsite

    Denny Creek Campground

    4.1(15 reviews)
    33.1 mi

    There are a few key things I love about this campground:…read more-First, it's only about an hour away from Seattle, making for a nice easy and quick drive to go from the city to beautiful PNW forest -It's literally RIGHT at the trailhead to the Franklin Falls hike, which is a gorgeous and easy hike following falls and river the whole way up to an incredible set of falls at the end! -the campsite has river access and nice tree cover, so even on a stifling summer day, you will stay cooler and have access to swimming My only knocks against it: -you can hear freeway noise from the campsites, so it's not silent at night -bathrooms are kinda gross, but probably expected for park bathroom. They are lit and better than just a porta-potti We will continue to book this campsite year-after-year for its convenience and proximity to gorgeous pnw rivers for swimming in summer. Def recommend for busy families who want to go camping but a crazy long drive is too much.

    First time camping here for 2 nights, and we were at site #33. It's an easy camp site outside of…read moreSeattle, really easy to get to from the freeway too. Camp host was friendly and easy to check in; they also sell firewood. The grounds have a mix of "first come, first serve" camp sites as well as sites that you can reserve as well. Our campsite was nice with a place to pitch your tent, an electrical hook up, a picnic table, park BBQ grills, and a fire ring. The fire ring even had a metal grill on it that you could swing above the fire, in case you wanted to try cooking anything on it. We were even next to the potable drinking water. I recommend checking the website or asking about the different amenities of the camp site, because not all of them had BBQ grills or electric hook ups from what I saw. Even in the hot summers in Seattle, it still gets chilly at night so recommend layering up once the sun goes down! The best part of the campsite is that you don't have to fight for parking to access some of the best trails in North Bend. One goes to Franklin Falls and is an easy hike to get up close to the falls. There are stops along the way to explore the creek. The other goes to the Denny Creek with a smaller water falls, but they also have natural rock water slides that kids like to go down on. Both hikes are easily accessible from the camp site, so there's quite a bit to do in the area if you're just doing a 1 or 2 night trip. There are a few cons - I do wish folks would pick up after their dogs though... or at least move the poop with a stick to the side. When I first inspected the area around the camp site, I noticed a lot of dog poop that I had to move to the side with a stick. Overall bathrooms were clean and are flush toilets. No showers though, but if you're camping overnight it shouldn't be a big deal. NO SOAP - we brought our own. I did get annoyed because some folks would leave the bathroom door open at night, but this would cause lots of moths to drop dead around the sink from hitting the light. It was really gross walking in the morning after and seeing dead moths around the sink. My biggest gripe with the campsite is the freeway noise... it's surprisingly loud at night! My idea of camping is to just hear the wilderness - I really underestimated how loud the highway can be. If you can get a camp site closer to the creek or one of the group campsites, I think the creek will wash out some of the highway noise. Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars, but bumping it to 4 stars because the accessibility to hikes and overall convenience is a big plus.

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    Denny Creek Campground - Franklin falls

    Franklin falls

    Denny Creek Campground - Campsite

    Campsite

    Denny Creek Campground

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    Money Creek Campground

    Money Creek Campground

    3.8(6 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    campsites are absolutely stunning. moderately close together but the dense forest helps to…read moreseparate/seclude each site. easily accessible river and picnic area (equally stunning) with a lovely beach area to relax. it is important to know there's a train track very close to the campground, and the train comes around several times a day (even at night). there's also a tunnel across the river, cars that pass seem to honk their horns as they go through. overall a pretty great place to camp if you can get past the noise. awesome place to see lots of slugs too!

    Situated near the south fork of the Skykomish River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Money…read moreCreek Campground offers stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the area. Good for quick camp or practice camp for beginning of season. Campground is organized & well groomed. Campsite has tent ready slightly raised foundation area for pitching a large tent for 6 persons comfortably. Picnic table & fire pit on site. We were camped at site 4, across from the restrooms and garbage, less than 20 feet from the water faucet. No showers on site. Camp host has fire wood on site for $8 a bundle. Extra vehicle cost is $8 per night. We had a total of 7 people, 3 tents with lots of room to spare. We really liked campsite #4 as the river was just 10 yards away without being on the creek. Downside is we were able to hear traffic noise, trains and the mosquitoes were relentless!

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    Money Creek Campground
    Money Creek Campground - Site 19

    Site 19

    Money Creek Campground - Raised area for tent

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    Raised area for tent

    San Juan campground - campgrounds - Updated May 2026

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