4.2555 reviewsPrice
$7/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
May - September
Cell
No Service
Pets
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Price
$7/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
May - September
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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Bayview Campground and Bayview North Group Site, Baker Lake Road, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
Kayakers and paddleboarders who come loaded with water, a bear canister, and bug spray get the best of it here. Spring is the peak window: crowds thin out, the lake runs turquoise, and temps stay manageable. Grab a site that isn't 7 for midday shade.
No potable water on-site is a hard stop for campers who didn't bring enough or a filter. The mouse problem is real and repeated across reviews, so RV owners especially should know their rig may not escape it. Day-use crowds make the lake landing a hassle on summer weekends.
Reference information about Bayview Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Bayview Campground and Bayview North Group Site (approximately 1/4 mile north from the campground) are located along the Baker Lake Road approximately 14.8 miles from State Route 20.</p><p>Bayview Campground sits along the shore of Baker Lake in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This campground was reconstructed in 2017. The unique setting offers many recreational activities and scenic views. Several hiking trails and climbing routes are within a short driving distance.</p><p>The campground accommodates both tent and RV campers, and contains a group site. Picnic tables, campfire rings, tent pads, drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Hookups are not available. </p>
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Spring delivers the best conditions: daytime temps in the 50s to 70s by late May and June, swollen streams, wildflowers at lower elevations, and fresh green forest before summer crowds and wildfire smoke arrive. Trails and roads reopen after winter, making it ideal for boating and shoreline exploration. Expect holiday weekend crowds. Summer brings mosquitoes. Reviewers say bug spray is essential. Winter sees snow and freezing temperatures. Autumn turns the basin golden but reviews don't highlight it as a standout season here.
Spring cited as best: mild temps, swollen streams, wildflowers and quieter conditions.
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Potable water is not available at this site. Hookups are not available.
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