Washington · Camping

Excelsior Group Camp

Excelsior Group CampPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
2
sites
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Excelsior Group Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Excelsior Group Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 2 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,426 ft
  • Mt. Baker Ranger DistrictMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Located near the rushing Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Excelsior Group Camp offers access to numerous recreational activities popular in the north Cascades Mountains in Washington state.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Excelsior Group Camp

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 29°

      21 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      42° / 29°

      18 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 32°

      20 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      17 wet

    5. May

      64° / 42°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 47°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 51°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 51°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 47°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 41°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 34°

      21 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 30°

      21 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Upper Baker Dam, WA, 18.7 mi away at 690 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

      Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

Excelsior Group Camp

2 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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