Benson campground
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Benson
What's on-site at Benson
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 Benson, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monson | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kimball Terrace | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Snow Field | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lee Field | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Brigham Heights | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Benson -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Stillaguamish River Near Arlington | 289 cfs | → |
| Mission Creek Near Tulalip | 1 cfs | → |
| East Branch Tulalip Creek Nr Mouth Nr Tulalip | 2 cfs | → |
| Tulalip Creek Above East Branch Near Tulalip | 4 cfs | → |
| Pilchuck River Near Snohomish | 83 cfs | → |
| Tulalip Creek Near Tulalip | 6 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Benson -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Alpine Meadows | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Decline Creek Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| White Chuck Mountain | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skookum Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skookum Creek | 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
- Frank Mason Park
- O Reilly Acres County Park
- River Meadows County Park
- Tuscany Ridge Park
- North Pointe Park
- Catherine Park
Boat launches
- Snohomish County
- Bosworth Lake
- 99th Avenue Northeast 5711, Lake Stevens
- 123rd Drive Northeast 1709, Lake Stevens
- Haller Park
- Marysville
Points of interest
- Granite Falls And Fish Ladder
- Abby Lola Bertain Memorial Wishing Well
- Giant Arborvitae
- Lake Stevens Monster
- Cut Log
- Equator
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek
- Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Fork Stillaguamish River
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T31n, R9e To Boulder River Wilderness Boundary
- Boulder River Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Stillaguamish River
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sauk River
- Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
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 Benson as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Benson
Can I make reservations at Benson?
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 Benson?
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 Benson.