Wiley Creek Group Camp

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 This order will be effective from April 15, 2025, to April 15, 2027, unless rescinded sooner.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

Wiley Creek, a popular campground for youth groups and organizations, is situated in an old-growth Douglas fir forest with lovely shaded trails. It is the first group site located on the north side of Mountain Loop Road, about 5 miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Whether visitors choose to hike on trails leading into towering forests or enjoy a moment of solitude on the banks of the nearby Stillaguamish River, this campround offers opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the Cascade region.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, visitors can take advantage of skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.

Anglers enjoy fishing from the gently-flowing Stillaguamish River. The Stillaguamish sustains a large salmon and trout population including chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon, steelhead trout, sea-run cutthroat and bull trout.

Gold Basin Mill Pond Interpretive Trail invites visitors to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area. The short, accessible trail passes by mill relics and ends on a floating viewpoint, looking across the millpond. The trailhead is located directly across from Gold Basin Campground.

Facilities

Wiley Creek Campground has two group sites that can accomodate up to 20 people each, with Adirondack shelters, tables and rock barbeque pits. Vault toilets are provided but there is no drinking water. Visitors must bring their own supply.

Group A has a riverside Adirondack shelter that can accommodate 8 people on bunk beds in addition to a cooking shelter with counter and adjacent barbecue.

Group B has a two-level shelter with about 400 square feet of space on each level.

Natural Features

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offers visitors the chance to explore the region's rugged peaks, scenic rivers and interesting wildlife that comprise the forest and surrounding designated wilderness areas.

Exploring the banks of the Stillaguamish River, one will find unique ecosystems typical for the area. Old-growth forests of cedar, fir, and hemlock line the wide, gently-flowing river, and tower over trails winding through moss-covered rocks.

On a clear day visitors will see Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area. The active volcano rises to an elevation of 10,781 feet, and 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.

Undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests provide important habitat for wildlife, including birds, amphibians, reptiles and more rare species such as lynx, moose, wolves and wolverine.

Nearby Attractions

Traverse a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery as it winds its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Contact Info

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

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 2 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 2 sites
Picnic table: all 2 sites
Pets allowed: all 2 sites
Group sites: all 2 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 20 people

Directions

From Seattle, Washington, go north on I-5 to Everett. Take exit 194 onto Highway 2. Head north at Highway 204 toward Lake Stevens. Turn north on Highway 9. Turn east on Highway 92 to Granite Falls. Campground is located approximately 14 miles east of Granite Falls on Highway 7 Scenic Byway.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

8 reviews

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Corey S

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Reviewed 2 years ago

This campground is OK they’re definitely better ones but we will see if we come back

sheena g

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We always have a good time here. We did have an issue with people camping in a spot that was attached to our group camp. We left them be because our group was small and they were nice. The group camps should be marked more clearly though. There are only 2, but we did have a group the next day say we were in the wrong camp which we weren't so that was annoying along with the group that said they were allowed to camp in part of our site. Next year I'm just going to grab a camp host to take care of misunderstanding. Other than that, we love this group camp. It's roomy, nice and right on the river.

Aaron K

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Campsite isn't being properly maintained. When we arrived the garbage cans were overflowing, the toilet shed wasn't clean and the toilet paper dispensers were empty. We stayed for 4 days and the maintenance crew never came by. Thankfully we brought our own TP.

Gaylon C

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Reviewed 3 years ago

The site has beautiful views. And plenty of room. The shelter is great.

jeremy h

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Reviewed 3 years ago

It's a beautiful site – – there's no question about that. The campground just seems to be poorly managed. Gate was not unlocked when we arrived. Shelter and picnic area had not been cleaned. Reservation card had not been updated with our name and dates. Group sites are not labeled at all. There are beautiful boards they could be utilizing. People tried to camp out in our site all weekend – – as there was nothing posted to keep them out or an explanation about sites being dedicated to private group bookinsg. Also, we not see the camp host or a ranger all weekend.

Jolene M

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Reviewed 4 years ago

20 yrs ago, I performed a ceremony to wed my two best friends to each other at Wiley Creek. This year, we celebrated their 20 yr anniversary in the exact same spot, with a small handful of the same people all those years ago. They recreated their original wedding photos, taken in the middle of the river, fishing poles in hand. Was a wonderful memory the first time, and we’re so grateful to have been fortunate to get a reservation again. We’ve camped at Wiley Creek many times over the years in between and still believe it to be one of the best available in Western Washington.

Availability

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