Denny Creek Campground

Food Storage Order in place for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a food storage order in effect across the entire Forest. This order requires visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants. The food storage order is intended to reduce human/wildlife conflicts resulting from readily available food sources and other attractants.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST ORDER# 06-05-25-01
Forest Area Closure

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), to minimize adverse interactions between humans, bears, and other wildlife and provide for visitor safety, the following acts are prohibited within the
boundaries of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. Also attached, and hereby made part of this Order, Exhibit B - Definitions of terms used in support of the
restrictions. This order will be effective from April 15, 2025, to April 15, 2027, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITION:

Possessing or storing any food or refuse, except as specified under this order 36 CFR 261.SS(cc)
Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal or parts thereof, except as specified under this order 36 CFR 261.58(s)

This order requires that:

All food and refuse must be acceptably stored or acceptably possessed during daytime hours.
All food and refuse must be acceptably stored during nighttime hours, unless it is being prepared for eating, being eaten, being transported, or being prepared for acceptable storage.
Any harvested animal carcass must be acceptably stored, unless the carcass is being field dressed, transported, being prepared for eating, or being prepared for acceptable storage.
Burnable attractants that cannot be completely consumed by fire (i.e., no post burning residue) must be packed out.

PROHIBITION AREA DESCRIPTION:

All National Forest System lands within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.SO(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons with a Valid Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order (Form FS-7700-48), specifically exempting them from this order.
Persons with a Forest Service special use authorization or other authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
Any Federal or State officer placing baits to capture animals for research or management
purposes as part of their official duties.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581).

Executed in Everett, Washington, this 3rd day of March, 2025.

Overview

Situated near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range.

Campsites sit beneath a canopy of forest, and a few are sprinkled at the banks of Lodge Creek, which flows into the Snoqualmie.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Denny Creek offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.

The Asahel Curtis Nature Trail, named for one of Washington's most renowned nature photographers, is located nearby. This trail is a short, easy walk through one of the last remaining stands of old growth forest in the Snoqualmie Valley. The trail crosses Humpback Creek several times before rising gently into a grove of mature Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar. Mosses, ferns, orchids and a large variety of other wildflowers abound on the forest floor.

Facilities

Denny Creek Campground offers 24 reservable campsites, including one group site. Picnic tables, food storage lockers, flush toilets and drinking water are also available, as well as electrical hook-ups at a handful of sites.

Natural Features

Hemmed in by several designated wilderness areas, this national forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with a variety of scenic landscapes.

On a clear day visitors can spot Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, this active volcano is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater.

Wildlife in the area include mountain goats, coyotes, pine marten and a variety of migratory birds and native fish.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 932-0242.

Nearby Attractions

Denny Creek Road, a historic wagon route used by early settlers to cross Snoqualmie Pass, can be accessed from milepost 47.

The Verlot Public Service Center, near the South Fork Stillaguamish River, was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. Verlot`s handsome buildings reflect the architectural style and fine craftsmanship of the era and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 32 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 10 of 32 sites
Fire pit: 31 of 32 sites
Pets allowed: all 32 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 32 sites
Group sites: 1 of 32 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 35 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Seattle, take Interstate 90 east to exit 47. Go north over the freeway and follow signs 3 miles to campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Brian M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

My wife, and I camp here every year, for several years. Good trails, and water features. They need to fix things around there though. They did replace picnic tables, and added bear boxes, but bathrooms need some work, and I have not seen a working hand drier in the men's room for years, and just some general improvements. None of this keeps us from camping there, and we will continue our annual visits.

Veronica C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

A magical place to camp in the heart of so many hiking trails! Although the constant sound of I-90 is in the air, it was pleasant and comfortable. The sites are separated enough for privacy and the bathrooms are clean. Surprisingly, hot water is available in the bathrooms. I definitely will return, hiking is fabulous and close by!

Jen G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great campsite that was clean and very large. Couldn’t see or hear our neighbors. Camp host checked in on us because we arrived a day late, which I really appreciated. Overall great spot for a quick get-away.

Olivia C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground is beautiful but you can’t enjoy it due to being surrounded by the interstate. All night Jake breaks on the left and right of you so loud it’s like helicopters going over. We only stayed one night but payed for two, almost $100 for two nights also! Not worth it, go for the hike but do not stay the night.

Elizabeth S

Loop:Denn

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This site is one of the more private ones in this campground. However, when it rains, several little lakes form near the table and fire pit. Also, this campground is popular with families with young kids and we had children running through this campsite. The highway noise wasn’t as bad as expected, but we left a night early thanks to wild, screaming kids and more rain than expected changing the landscape of the site. Lastly, as others have noted the tent pad, fire ring, table is down below while bear box and parking space are up by the road.

Lisa L

Loop:Denn

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Campsite #15 was nice, private and right by the river but the noise at night is very very loud if you are in a tent. Bathrooms were decent and location perfect for us.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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