Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
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🏞️ Attractions
Baring Mountain, is a peak in the central part of the Cascade Range of Washington, United States. It lies about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the Skykomish River and US Highway 2, at the western edge of the Cascades in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Mount Index and Barclay Lake at its base is accessible via Forest Road 6024 and a 2.2-mile (3.5 km)
Merchant Peak is a 6,113-foot (1,863-metre) mountain summit located in Snohomish County, Washington. The mountain is part of the Cascade Range and is the sixth-highest point of the Wild Sky Wilderness. The nearest higher neighbor is Gunn Peak, 1.26 mi (2.03 km) to the northwest, and Baring Mountain lies 1.53 mi (2.46 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries
Merchant Peak is a 6,113-foot (1,863-metre) mountain summit located in Snohomish County, Washington. The mountain is part of the Cascade Range and is the sixth-highest point of the Wild Sky Wilderness. The nearest higher neighbor is Gunn Peak, 1.26 mi (2.03 km) to the northwest, and Baring Mountain lies 1.53 mi (2.46 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries
Baring is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 255 at the 2020 census, up from 220 at the 2010 census. It is located on U.S. Highway 2 about 23 miles (37 km) west of Stevens Pass, along a very flat and straight three-mile section of highway that has been dubbed the "Baring Straight" (a play on the Bering Strait
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waterfall in Washington state
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Sunset Falls is the final of the three waterfalls on the South Fork Skykomish River. The falls drop 104 feet (32 m) in a long, narrow, powerful chute. The river is thought to attain speeds of 60 kilometres (37 mi) an hour and the chute is nearly 300 feet (91 m) long. In high water, because of several potholes in the falls, water can sometimes shoot out as much as 30 feet.
Canyon Falls is the second of the three waterfalls on the South Fork Skykomish River. The falls occur about halfway between Eagle Falls and Sunset Falls.
The Wild Sky Wilderness is a 106,577-acre (431 km2) wilderness area in the western Cascade Range of Washington state. The wilderness is within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest north of the U.S. Highway 2 towns of Index and Skykomish. The wilderness flanks, but does not include, the North Fork Skykomish River and the Beckler River. The Henry M. Jackson Wilderness is adjacent to the east a
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- der Baring Store
- Convenience
- LouSki's Deli
⛽ Fuel
- Sky Gas
🍽️ Food & drink
- Smokey's Restaurant & Brewery
- Whistling Post Tavern
- Cascadia Inn & Resturant
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Horseshoes
- Volleyball
- Basketball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites is free to camp at.
Are campfires allowed at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are showers available at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Are dogs allowed at Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Barclay Lake Backcountry Sites.
- Stone Lake Camping Area
- Eagle Lake Camping Area
- Money Creek Campground · USFS
- Miller River Campground
- Beckler River Campground · United States Forest Service
- Skykomish Ballpark