Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Recreational Activities

The Forest offers a variety of recreation sites including more than 50 campgrounds, picnic areas and scenic viewpoints, water sport and snowplay areas.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest’s newly formed Mountain Bike Rangers

Jennifer Gray, Christopher Wills and William Robens made history on Saturday, August 27, by becoming the first ever mountain bike rangers on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). Both the MBS (Snoqualmie Ranger District) and the Wenatchee National Forest (Cle Elum Ranger District) are one of the few forests in the nation to have such a program. Read more about the mountain bike rangers.

Climbing

Mt. Baker Climbing Information

Information is provided here about the Mt. Baker Wilderness, the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area, climbing routes, our most recent climbing reports, permits, regulations and safety information.

Special Places

The forest provides hundreds of accessible lakes, rivers and streams, and ample opportunities for hunting and fishing, river rafting, bird watching, mountain climbing, berry picking and general sightseeing. Special Places in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The Skagit River (including portions of the Sauk, Siuattle, and Cascade Rivers) is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River. Visit the Skagit Wild and Scenic River System web site.

Recreation Pass Information

Before you plan an activity on the Forest, please be sure to check whether or not you need a permit or pass. Recreation Pass Information

Links to Other Recreation Information

• North Cascades Challenger
  Visitor Information Guide 2005-2006

• Mining / Mineral Prospecting

• Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide

• Boating - King County

• Boating - Washington State

• Hunting/Fishing
  Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife