Picnicking
The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings, and some areas may require fees or reservations.
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Asahel Curtis Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnic along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River in a remnant stand of old-growth forest. Enjoy views of the river from picnic tables stationed along its banks. The gentle rush of flowing water…
Austin Pass Picnic Area
Site Open
Located in Heather Meadows, this picnic area provides views of mountains, sub-alpine vegetation and occasional wildlife. Parking is abundant and includes spaces for large busses and RVs. The Heather…
Beckler River Campground
Site Open
Escape from the bustle of the highway in the dense surrounding forest and river noise at this campground. Located on the banks of the Beckler River and in amongst lush forest is the Beckler River…
Big Four Picnic Area
Site Open
This day use area has several picnic tables and barbeque grills surrounding the grounds of the former Big Four Inn, which burned to the ground in 1949. The spectacular scenery from the picnic area…
Dalles Campground
Site Open
This campground is next to the White River in an old growth forest with Douglas-fir, cedar and western hemlock trees, providing abundant shade.Visit Recreation.gov for fee and reservation…
Deception Falls Picnic Area
Site Open
Visit this scenic picnic area and enjoy a half-mile Deception Falls Interpretive Trail with a viewing platform up-close and personal to the crashing sprays of the falls. A must-see when the spring…
Deception Falls Trail 1078
This is a short loop trail with interpretive displays, benches and several bridges accessed from Deception Falls Picnic Area, located just off Highway 2. The trail is roughly 0.7 miles and the main…
Dick Sperry Picnic Area
Site Open
This small day use area has 4 picnic tables with grills, and is right next to the South Fork Stillaguamish River and the historic site of the abandoned Sperry Iverson mine.
Douglas Fir Campground
Site Open
This campground is situated in the forest along the North Fork Nooksack River. Tall Douglas Fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock trees provide abundant shade. Guided river rafting and white…
Evans Creek Campground
Site Open
EMERGENCY CLOSURE: SR-165 MP 11.5 Fairfax Bridge is closed to traffic. Access to this site is unavailable at this time.This campground is located in a beautiful forest setting offering 40 miles of…