Gold Basin Campground Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Washington
Gold Basin Overview
Gold Basin campground has 29 single-family campsites and is located on the banks of the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Two group campsites (up to 75 people) are also available.
The campground is generally open mid May to late September. Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Firewood is also available for sale from the campground host. A large, open field offers opportunities for sports and group activities. Cell service is not available.
Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spur (35 to 45 feet) table, fire ring and grate.
Three other campground options in the area are: Red Bridge, Verlot, and Turlo.
Gold Basin – Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation in the area includes backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. Birding and wildlife viewing is also nice in the area. A multitude of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles make their homes here, and the area sustains more rare species like lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - None
- Comfort Station
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Picnicking
- Rafting
- Stargazing
- Wildlife Viewing
Granite Falls, Washington 98252
541 338-7869
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Group
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
29
Campsite Vehicle Size:
35 to 45 feet.
Season:
May – September
Elevation:
1,095
Gold Basin Comments & Reviews
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This campsite has been CLOSED since May 2014, due to landslide danger from the surrounding hills. The area has a history of slides and is geologically similar to the hill that collapsed in Oso in March 2014, killing 43 people It’s now a “recreation area”. It’s not realistic to expect it to become a campsite again anytime soon. You should really take it off this list. Always check current campsite conditions by going to the official US forest service website. There you’ll see it’s “closed until further notice.”
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the heads on Gold Basin and a source to check status of campgrounds. We made a note on the Gold Basin campground page that the campground is closed and still under evaluation by the USFS (per the USFS site).
Gold Basin Campground on the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest is now open to walk in campers. Reservations are not available at this time. It opened this afternoon, July 3, 2019 at 4 pm. 48 sites are available for camping. Cost is $20.00 per single family site and $40.00 for double sites. The shower house is not open at this time.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the heads up on Gold Basin campground now being open for walk-in campers!
So Gold Basin is open to “walk ins” now? Does that mean tent campers only?
Hi Vicki,
Not sure if Gold Basin as walk-in (first-come, first-serve) campsites available now. The campground generally opens mid-May with reservations accepted early August through September.
Gold Basin campground is not open to the public. River banks are under construction at the moment. Talk of wanting to open next year 2023. There’s a lot to be done for that to happen. I doubt it.
Hi Rex,
Thanks for update on Gold Basin! We will post a message on the page.
Hi there, as of 1/19/2025 upper loop sites 60-90 are reservable. Looking to book here as the temps look to be a good 10-20 degrees less than other places nearby. Thanks Campsitephotos!
Thanks Steve! I’ve updated our website copy. Looks like we need to reshoot the campground soon too as some trees have been removed, etc.
2025. Gold Basin information is totally out of date. The river washed out or damaged 2/3 of the campground. There are only 33 sites, no water on sites, no flush toilets, no showers, no group sites. Vault toilets only, trash dumpsters, 15 reservable sites, 18 first come sites. For information/reservations on this campground check Recreation.gov or to talk to a person regarding facilities information call 530-932-0242.
Thanks Debbie! Appreciate the update on Gold Basin. We will update information and get schedule a photographer to get new pictures soon.
Also, FYI – our ‘Make A Reservation’ button goes to Rec.gov for Gold Basin. We always include a link (for each campground) to the agency’s website that handles reservations.