| Facilities: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest provides over 50 public campgrounds. These campgrounds range from primitive to fully developed and may provide restrooms and drinking water. Some campground may also provide pull through campsites. There are also many picnic and day use areas throughout the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. There are also cabins and lookout that visitors can rent. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Reservations may be accepted or required for campgrounds and other recreation sites within the forest. Best Time To Visit: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is open year round. Popular summer activities include camping, picnicking, cabin and lookout rental, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, scenic hikes and drives. With winter come the opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snowshoeing. Fees: Parking, camping, and/or entrance fees may be charged at some of the recreation sites within Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Before planning an activity on the Forest, visitors should check whether or not a permit or pass is needed. Accessibility: Several of the campgrounds within the forest provide access for the physically challenged. Rules: Using or possessing fireworks of any kind is illegal on all national forests throughout the year due to the fire danger. Check the local fishing, hunting, and fire regulations. Do not leave campfires unattended. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation sites. Directions: The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington extends over 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the north boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park. |