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Sauk River Campground

Jul–Aug
best months

Is Sauk River Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Darrington Ranger District. It doesn't name Sauk River 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.

  • At 2,519 ft
  • Darrington Ranger DistrictMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Sauk River Campground is a campground in Washington at about 2,519 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Sauk River Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Zeke's Drive-In

    Fast food

    On your way back · 15 mi
  • If it rains

    Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 14 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Aug

    Best time to visit Sauk River Campground

    Best months: July–August. 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

      41° / 33°

      22 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      43° / 33°

      19 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 34°

      23 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      52° / 37°

      21 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      61° / 43°

      18 wet

    6. Jun

      65° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 50°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 43°

      18 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 36°

      21 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 32°

      22 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tolt S Fk Rsvr, WA, 24.2 mi away at 2,000 ft. The station sits about 500 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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