MOUNT BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST
MOUNT BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park.
The Forest covers portions of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties. Together, with the other central Puget Sound counties, 62% (3.63 million people) of the State's population lives within a 70-mile drive of the Forest. Another 1.5 million in the Vancouver, British Columbia metro area are also within easy reach of the northern part of the Forest.
The large population factor, coupled with easy road access, makes the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest one of the most visited National Forests in the country.
Campground & Picnic Areas
Mt. Baker Highway (State Route 542)
Mt. Baker Ranger District
Baker Lake Road (Forest Road #11)
Mt. Baker Ranger District
North Cascades (State Route 20)
Mt. Baker Ranger District
Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26)
Mountain Loop Scenic Byway
Darrington Ranger District
Skykomish Area (US Highway 2)
Skykomish Ranger District
Snoqualmie Pass (Interstate 90)
Snoqualmie Ranger District - North Bend Area
Mather Memorial Parkway (State Route 410)
Snoqualmie Ranger District - White River Area
Reservations : Nation-Wide Forest Service Reservations are available by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (5 am to 9 pm Pacific time), 518-885-3639, TDD 1-877-833-6777 or through the website http://www.reserveusa.com.
Reservations can be made a minimum of 5 days to a maximum of 240 days in advance. Forty percent of the campsites in each campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fishing:
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest provides an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery. Just visit Streams and Rivers or Lakes on this site for a location you prefer to fish to find out more about the exciting places to cast your favorite lure or fly!
Opportunities abound to pursue or view the legendary Northwest salmon and steelhead, several species of trout, or a variety of warm-water fish (see Fish Resources.