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Gold Basin Campground

Gold Basin CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
41
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Gold Basin Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Darrington Ranger District. It doesn't name Gold Basin Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Darrington Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 41 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,087 ft
  • Darrington Ranger DistrictMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Gold Basin Campground sits near the banks of the tranquil South Fork of the Stillaguamish River, close to several wilderness areas and hiking trails, offering visitors opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the Cascade region. Gold Basin features 39 primitive campsites and vault toilets.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Gold Basin Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    McDonald's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Upper Olney Falls View

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 13 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Gold Basin Campground

    Best months: April–October. 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

      40° / 30°

    2. Feb

      45° / 31°

    3. Mar

      51° / 34°

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

    5. May

      67° / 44°

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

    7. Jul

      78° / 53°

    8. Aug

      79° / 54°

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

    10. Oct

      58° / 40°

    11. Nov

      46° / 35°

    12. Dec

      39° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darrington Rs, WA, 14.1 mi away at 550 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. 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

Gold Basin Campground

41 sites for RV and tent camping

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