Beaver Creek Group Camp

About

Beaver Creek Group Camp is a popular group campground nestled along the Stillaguamish River in the Cascade region of Washington's Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The site offers a spectacular view of Big Four Mountain and is surrounded by stands of old-growth forest featuring towering cedar, fir, and hemlock trees. The fairly flat terrain and proximity to bubbling Beaver Creek make it an ideal location for small group or family camping excursions. Located about 13 miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center on the Mountain Loop Scenic Byway, the campground serves as a basecamp for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Nearby attractions include the Big Four Ice Caves Trail, which ends with views of ice fields and the 6,153-foot north face of Big Four Mountain, and the Gold Basin Mill Pond interpretive trail featuring historic mill relics and a floating viewpoint. On clear days, the snow-capped summit of Mt. Baker is visible in the distance. The diverse forest habitat supports a variety of wildlife including black bears, and the area sustains rarer species such as lynx, moose, and wolverine. Winter visitors can enjoy skiing and snowshoeing in the surrounding terrain.

Directions

From Seattle, take I-5 north to exit 194 in Everett. Take Highway 2 north at Highway 204 toward Lake Stevens. Turn north on Highway 9, then east on Highway 92 to Granite Falls. Continue about 23 miles on the Mountain Loop Scenic Byway. From the Verlot Public Service Center, travel east on the Mountain Loop Scenic Byway for 13 miles. The campground is on the south side of the road near the river.