Troublesome Campground (recgovnpsdata)

GOOGLE DIRECTIONS WARNING! This was very hard to get to but well worth the trek. Google takes you to a closed road that has been inaccessible for 15 years. We had to ask a local how to get there and then once he got us on the right path, we had to stop another car for further directions as we could no longer get service. Keep left at the turn offs, follow 63 down to the left after the trail head. Read other people’s directions because I’m unclear on how we finally made it there. But it was well worth the trek! Stunning views, secluded campsites, hiking trails along the river directly from the campgrounds. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking to get lost in nature.

The campground at Troublesome Creek is an absolute gem. Located about two hours from any significant population base, accessible off of a mostly dirt forest service road, you’ll marvel at the serenity of this idyllic campground. There are two sides to this campground, an east and a west loop. My spot was on the east loop, space 15 and I’d definitely recommend the spaces on the east loop, as they give you ample privacy with equally ample access to the creek and the North Fork of the Skykomish River. No power hookups means you can set the devices aside and worry little about what’s happening in the city. Out here, the entertainment is happening in nature. Views of surrounding peaks, the rush of the water as it flows past and as night falls, the dotting of stars in the inky black sky will give you exactly what you need before heading back to civilization. Nature truly is the best. I’ll be back to this campground again, no doubt.

Beautiful campground, river, and nature trail. A variety of sites from forest to right on the river. My kids loved playing on the sand bar and side channels of the North Fork Skykomish River. Minus 1 star for 3 closed bathrooms in west campground and no drinking water as of 7-2-2022. Reservable, $26/night. Walk-in and multiple-tent sites are nice. San Juan Campground or dispersed camping are less expensive.

Campground is awesome. Great views and well kept sites. The road Google would have you take is still closed from a wash-out, so you will have to go up forest access road 65 like previous reviews have described.

Loved this campground. We were there mid-week. Most sites had a reserved notice but no one showed up. Just us and two other sites used in the whole campground! Sites 17 thru 20 have a little space between them. Site 17 has access to the creek and river, but you have no view of water from the site—other campers asked to walk through to get to the river. Site 20 has great access to the river, but it’s a fair walk from where you park to the campsite and it’s behind the toilets. Sites 1 thru 16 are either cozy with neighbors or walk-in to some extent or another. But seemed like they all had a view of the creek or river, but may not have easy access drop off bank. The creek and river were beautiful in the late summer and the solitude was worth the long drive on forest service roads. There was wood to purchase no camp host, and the pit toilets were cleaned and stocked daily.

Awesome place!! Tons of huckleberries and the sites are far enough apart that you can't hear your neighbors. Lots of trails and old roads to explore nearby. Index-Galena road is washed out, so if you're coming from the west, keep going to Beckler River road and follow it about 15 miles.

Beautiful campground off the beaten path. This is as remote as you can get and still be car camping/glamping, and it's not that far from Seattle proper! The river right on the campground provides a beautiful white noise, you can't hear other sites around you and don't really have to worry about making too much noise yourself. Beautiful small hikes nearby, lots of beautiful hidden places by the river on the rocks. Go visit the washed out road while you're here, it's only a couple miles down the road and is breathtaking. To see nature overtake roads and barriers is really an awe inspiring site

Wow. Amazing spot, well maintained sites and super clean bathrooms. The Host was so informative about the area from trails to fishing and local secret sand history. I can tell Ryan loved his job. A big bonus was no service of cell /internet. Total peace.

Beautiful spot, but Jack's Pass leaves a lot to be desired. It will be so wonderful to stay there when the Index-Galena Rd gets fixed.

Clean, quiet, and safe. Nearby short trails and explore around the creek. Choose your camp site wisely as there are lots of mosquitoes. Especially in East Lot.