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Troublesome Creek Campground

Troublesome Creek CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
25
sites
Jul–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Troublesome Creek Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Troublesome Creek 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.

  • 25 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,271 ft
  • Skykomish Ranger DistrictMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

This campground is located approximately 20 miles east of Index, Washington in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It offers guests a wonderful spot to take in the scenery and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range. Sites are nestled in a mixed conifer forest on the banks of the scenic North Fork Skykomish River and its tributary, Troublesome Creek. Water is abundant in this area, offering visitors easy access to fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Guests will be lulled to sleep by its subtle, but ever-present gurgle. This campground is ideal for escaping the hustle of everyday life to enjoy time with friends and family.

Around this trail

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

    Troublesome Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Sand Bar Tavern

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi
  • If it rains

    Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 11 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Troublesome Creek 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, 9.5 mi away at 770 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

Troublesome Creek Campground

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