Troublesome Creek Campground

About

Located approximately 20 miles east of Index in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Troublesome Creek Campground offers 25 sites in a mixed conifer forest setting where Troublesome Creek meets the North Fork Skykomish River. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the Northern Cascade Range, with easy access to both the Wild Sky Wilderness and Henry M Jackson Wilderness areas. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping, with standard sites and walk-in tent-only options available. Several sites are positioned near the river's edge, providing direct access to the water. A scenic footbridge crosses Troublesome Creek beneath towering pine and fir trees, and a mile-long nature trail follows the creek for easy exploration without leaving the campground. The North Fork Skykomish River offers fishing opportunities for steelhead and salmon, while the creek and river provide options for swimming and kayaking. For hikers, the challenging Beckler Peak Trail is located 10 miles from Skykomish, offering panoramic views of the Skykomish Valley and surrounding peaks. The trail climbs through old growth forest and passes remnants of a historic trapper's cabin before reaching alpine ridges with expansive vistas. The campground's location in the rugged Northern Cascades provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, with the surrounding forest ecosystem supporting diverse species from mountain goats to migratory birds.

Directions

From Everett travel east on US-2. Pass through Monroe and continue another 21 miles, then turn north (left) on Index-Galena Road. Continue for 11 miles, arriving at Troublesome Creek Campground on the right.