Topographic map around Bedal Campground
National Forest ~2 hr from Seattle

Bedal Campground

Primitive Sauk River campground with 22 standard sites, vault toilets, a whitewater boat ramp, no water or hookups, and a gravel approach from Darrington.

RV Sites
22
reported RV sites
Max Length
58 ft
Confirm the selected site
Hookups
None
dry camping
Surface
Gravel
site surface
Dump Station
Not available
Plan a separate dump stop
Reservation
Seasonal
Check exact dates with the operator
Why Visit

Bedal Campground

Bedal Campground is a primitive campground beside the Sauk River. Recreation.gov publishes 22 standard sites with vault toilets, food-storage lockers, fire rings, and a boat ramp for whitewater paddlers. There is no potable water, electrical service, shower, or dump station. Current public inventory publishes site-specific RV lengths up to 58 feet, but many sites are much shorter and trailer fields are often unreported.

Mountain Loop Highway, Darrington, WA 98241
~2 hr from Seattle · 91.3 mi
Recreation.gov · Reservable through Recreation.gov during the operating season, generally up to six months ahead; confirm current site availability and opening dates
Check the operator for camping and day-use fees
Washington state map showing Bedal Campground location
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Campground Specs

Details that matter for your rig

Maneuverability
Reported moderate
Review the operator map for your loop
Cell Coverage
Reported spotty
Coverage varies by carrier
Generators
Restricted
Designated hours only
Site Surface
Gravel
Check conditions at check-in
Dump Station
Not available
Plan a separate dump stop
Hookups
None
Bring full tanks
Things to Do

Activities at Bedal Campground

🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing 🏊 Swimming 🚣 Kayaking 🏖️ Beach ⛵ Boating 🛝 Playground

On-site & nearby activities

  • Sauk River access
  • Whitewater paddling launch
  • Fishing under current regulations
  • North Fork Sauk Falls area
  • Nearby forest hiking
  • Mountain Loop scenic drive
National Forest

Explore the surrounding area

Bedal sits on the eastern Mountain Loop Highway near Sauk River recreation and forest trails. The access road and nearby trails change with weather, washouts, snow, and fire conditions.

Facilities

What's on-site

🚻
Toilets
Vaulted toilets
🚿
Showers
Not available
💧
Drinking Water
Not available
🔥
Fire Pits
Listed as available
Only vault toilets are available on site — no showers or drinking water. Fire pits are listed as available; check current fire restrictions with the operator.
Insider Knowledge

Site recommendations from the field

Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.

🗺️

The operator publishes 22 standard sites. Site 1 lists the 58-foot maximum, while many inventory records are under 35 feet; confirm the selected site's RV and trailer fields and bring all drinking water.

Logistics

Nearest services

📍 Nearest TownDarrington, WA
⛽ Gas Station16 mi
🛒 Grocery Store16 mi
🏪 Costco45 mi
☕ Starbucks30 mi
🏕️ Nearest State Park25 mi

Stock up in Darrington, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.

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Ready to book?

Plan your visit to Bedal Campground

Reservable through Recreation.gov during the operating season, generally up to six months ahead; confirm current site availability and opening dates. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.

Booking details
Information sourced from official park agencies and publicly available data. Conditions, fees, and availability change — verify details directly with the campground before your visit.