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Recreation Region: Darrington Ranger District

Buck Creek Campground

This campground offers a more primitive, quiet camping experience. Situated along Buck Creek in old growth forest, where every campsite can hear the rushing water. Activities in the area include fishing, hiking, and bicycle riding. This campground is mostly shaded by large old Douglas Fir trees. Relatively private sites and creek front sites are available. Popular with those seeking a quiet getaway and an ideal base camp to access many area trails.

Visit Recreation.gov for fee and reservation information, open season dates, and first-come first-serve availability.

Reservations

General Information

Campground Map 

A picnic table, tent pad and fire ring is available at each campsite. Garbage service is not available. Vault toilets. No drinking water available, so bring your own supplies. The campground is normally hosted from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Otherwise an attendant will be visiting the campground two to four times daily. 

May - September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

  • Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access pass.
  • Day use: No passes honored.

No fees are required for this site

View Recreation.gov for fee information and open season dates.

Sign for the Darrington Ranger District Station

Address: 1405 Emens Avenue North Darrington, WA 98241
Phone: (360) 436-1155
Hours: Office will be closed July 10, 11, 16 and 17; Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.053122

Longitude: -121.266501

Directions

From Darrington, Washington travel north on SR 530 approx 7 miles to the Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26).  Drive for approx 16 miles to the campground, located on the left/north side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated August 28th, 2025