Darrington

Sulphur Creek Campground

Book on recreation.govForestRiverside / CreeksideOff the beaten pathHikingWildlife watchingVault toiletsFire pitPicnic table

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The Suiattle River is a federally designated National Wild and Scenic River. Though the glacier-fed water is too cold and the current too strong to swim in, the river creates a beautiful backdrop and soothing sounds for campers. Tall, old growth forest provide abundant shade for campers and habitat for black bears and other wildlife.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.41°30°JJanuary: average high 41°F, average low 30°F40°28°FFebruary: average high 40°F, average low 28°F46°31°MMarch: average high 46°F, average low 31°F51°34°AApril: average high 51°F, average low 34°F61°41°MMay: average high 61°F, average low 41°F67°48°JJune: average high 67°F, average low 48°F75°53°JJuly: average high 75°F, average low 53°F77°55°AAugust: average high 77°F, average low 55°F68°49°SSeptember: average high 68°F, average low 49°F58°41°OOctober: average high 58°F, average low 41°F46°33°NNovember: average high 46°F, average low 33°F40°29°DDecember: average high 40°F, average low 29°F

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Suiattle River

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Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Suiattle River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F35°FFebruary: average water temperature 35°F36°MMarch: average water temperature 36°F38°AApril: average water temperature 38°F40°MMay: average water temperature 40°F43°JJune: average water temperature 43°F46°JJuly: average water temperature 46°F47°AAugust: average water temperature 47°F46°SSeptember: average water temperature 46°F42°OOctober: average water temperature 42°F37°NNovember: average water temperature 37°F35°DDecember: average water temperature 35°F