Gold Basin Campground
Gold Basin Campground is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.07758, -121.73801
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 360-804-1103
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gold Basin Campground
Overview Gold Basin Campground sits near the banks of the tranquil South Fork of the Stillaguamish River, close to several wilderness areas and hiking trails, offering visitors opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the Cascade region. Gold Basin features 39 primitive campsites and vault toilets. Recreation In addition to being a prime location for hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding in summer and early fall, Gold Basin offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. A large, open field offers opportunities for sports and group activities. For visitors wanting to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area, the Gold Basin Mill Pond interpretive trail is located across the street from the campground. This interpretive site includes a short, barrier-free trail that passes by mill relics and ends on a floating viewpoint. Interpretive signs discuss the history of the mill and the wildlife in the area. Facilities Gold Basin features 29 primitive campsites and vault toilets. Natural Features Old-growth forests of cedar, fir and hemlock line the wide, gently-flowing Stillaguamish River and tower over trails winding through moss-covered rocks. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife. A multitude of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles make their homes here, and the area sustains more rare species like lynx, moose, wolves and wol
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Washington State Parks · 39 mi
- Water fill
- City of Redmond · 33 mi
- Propane
- American Distributing · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 62 designated routes (88 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Basin | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gold Basin Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Wiley Creek Group Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Verlot | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Wiley Creek Group Camp | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wiley Creek | National forest group campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.