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San Juan Campground

Jul–Sep
best months

Is San Juan Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name San Juan Campground, 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.

  • At 1,473 ft
  • Skykomish Ranger DistrictMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

San Juan Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Skykomish Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington. It sits within the national forest's ranger district, and the land is managed by the Forest Service. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baring show July and August highs around 77°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and frequent snow days. The campground is not reservable, so plan on arriving with a spot in mind. Several other places lie within a few miles. Bear Creek, a canoeing route, is about 1.5 miles away, and Troublesome Creek Campground is about 1.8 miles off. The Frog Mountain Trail is about 2.2 miles away, and the Galena Major Bouldering climbing area is about 5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    San Juan Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Sand Bar Tavern

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 11 mi
  • If it rains

    Garland Mineral Springs

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit San Juan Campground

    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

      42° / 31°

      20 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 32°

      17 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 34°

      19 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      18 wet

    5. May

      66° / 44°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 48°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 52°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 52°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 41°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      20 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      20 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Baring, WA, 9.7 mi away at 770 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

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