Swift Creek Campground
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Swift Creek Campground is tucked into a mixed-conifer forest at the edge of Baker Lake in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Swift Creek offers campsites that accommodate either tents or RVs. There are two group sites that are reservable as well.
Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The campground also has a day-use area at the lake's edge, equipped with picnic tables and grills.
There is a boat ramp and a marina on site.
Need to Know
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Click here for more information about the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
Natural Features
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests, providing visitors with unique and surprising landscapes.
Mt. Baker, the most prominent feature of the Mt. Baker Wilderness, dominates the landscape on a clear day. Rising to an elevation of 10,781 feet, the active volcano is perpetually snow-capped and mantled with an extensive network of creeping glaciers. Mt. Baker's summit, Grant Peak, is a 1,300-foot-deep mound of ice, which hides a massive volcanic crater.
Wildlife in the area includes mountain goats traversing the higher elevations to squirrels and black bears in the forests. Migratory birds and native fish find ample habitat in the varied ecosystems as well.
Nearby Attractions
Hike in the mountains above the lake in the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area or Mt. Baker Wilderness, or take some time to visit North Cascades National Park. This unique park is like no other place on earth. It features a deep blue lake surrounded by sheer, 2,000' cliffs, two picturesque islands and a violent volcanic past. Hiking trails, a visitor center and educational programs are available.
Recreation
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Swift Creek offers opportunities for snowshoeing in the winter months.
With a small beach on-site and access to Baker Lake, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to fish, kayak, canoe and swim.
The nearby Baker Lake Trail is a family friendly hike that begins in a majestic stand of Douglas fir. In 1843, a small eruption of Mt. Baker caused a forest fire, and visitors can still see the burned snags of virgin cedar trees that once dominated the area. The trail contours above the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 360-804-1103
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Seattle, go north on I-5 to Burlington. Take Exit 230 on State Highway 20. Go past the Mt. Baker Ranger District Office in Sedro-Woolley and follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road 11). Continue for 20 miles to the sign for Swift Creek Campground Road (Forest Service road 1142). Turn right and travel about 1/3 mile to the campground at the end of the road.
Available Campsites
- Site 028, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GP6-10, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027 Multi, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GP1-5, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Yurt 2, Loop Swift Creek, Type Yurt
- Site 041, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Yurt 1, Loop Swift Creek, Type Yurt
- Site 033, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Swift Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric