Troublesome Creek Campground
Troublesome Creek Campground is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.89819, -121.40269
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Troublesome Creek Campground
Overview This campground is located approximately 20 miles east of Index, Washington in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It offers guests a wonderful spot to take in the scenery and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range. Sites are nestled in a mixed conifer forest on the banks of the scenic North Fork Skykomish River and its tributary, Troublesome Creek. Water is abundant in this area, offering visitors easy access to fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Guests will be lulled to sleep by its subtle, but ever-present gurgle. This campground is ideal for escaping the hustle of everyday life to enjoy time with friends and family. Recreation At the campground, Troublesome Creek is a delight for exploring. A footbridge crosses the bubbling creek beneath towering pine and fir trees. For guests wanting to relax at the water's edge, or children searching for newness in nature, this is an ideal spot without even leaving the campground. The adjacent North Fork Skykomish River offers fishing for steelhead and salmon. For those wanting to venture further, the Beckler Peak Trail may be included on the agenda. Located 10 miles from the town of Skykomish, this trail is challenging, but worth the effort, offering hikers the opportunity to view the diverse landscapes of the area from a variety of perspectives. At the Jennifer Dunn Trailhead, the trail starts out on a decommissioned logging road, and climbs through young alder and vine maple to
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Trailer Dump Area · 32 mi
- Water fill
- City of Redmond · 37 mi
- Propane
- Sunbelt Rentals · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 52 designated routes (120 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troublesome Creek | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Troublesome Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $28 | — |
| San Juan | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| San Juan Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | $18 | — |
| Silver Lake Camping Area | Free campsite | 5.1 mi | Free | — |
| Monte Cristo | National forest camping area | 6.2 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.