Backcountry Camping campground
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Backcountry Camping
What's on-site at Backcountry Camping
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Backcountry Camping, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Roost Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cataract Valley Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Dick Creek Camp | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Mystic Camp | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Mowich Lake Walk-In Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Backcountry Camping -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Puyallup River Near Electron | 513 cfs | → |
| Carbon River Near Fairfax | 327 cfs | → |
| White River Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Nisqually River Near National | 478 cfs | → |
| Greenwater River At Greenwater | 49 cfs | → |
| Mineral Creek Near Mineral | 39 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Backcountry Camping -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowich | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rainier Paradise Ranger Stn | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Paradise | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Burnt Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Clearwater
- Wilderness Glacier View
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Federation Forest State Park
- Wilkeson Creek County Park
- Wilderness Norse Peak
Boat launches
- Orville Road East 29517, Orting
- Benbow Resort
- Lake Whitman
- Rocky Point Recreation Area
- Lion's Den Park
- Mineral Lake
Points of interest
- Mowich Lake Ranger Station
- Coffee Cup
- The Trident
- Tolmie Peak Lookout
- Mount Fremont Fire Lookout
- Evans Creek Off Road Vehicle Trail Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters On The Nw Slope Of Mount Rainier At Carbon Glacier To Confluence With Ipsut Creek
- Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Confluence With Ipsut Creek To Western Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
- Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
- Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Backcountry Camping as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Backcountry Camping
Can I make reservations at Backcountry Camping?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Backcountry Camping?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Backcountry Camping.