Gold Basin campground
Gold Basin
What's on-site at Gold Basin
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 Gold Basin, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Basin Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Wiley Creek Group Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Mountain Loop Dispersed Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Esswine Group Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Verlot | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Gold Basin -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan | 151 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sultan River Near Sultan | 46 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan | 349 cfs | → |
| Sauk River At Darrington | 5,220 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Ab Whitechuck River Near Darrington | 927 cfs | → |
| Skykomish River Near Gold Bar | 2,620 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Gold Basin -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Chuck Mountain | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Decline Creek Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Alpine Meadows | 14.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Alpine Meadows | 14.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skookum Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skookum Creek | 1.0 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
- Mount Pilchuck State Park
- Wilderness Boulder River
- Lake Roesiger County Park
- O Reilly Acres County Park
- Frank Mason Park
- Squire Creek Park
Boat launches
- South Shore Road Snohomish County
- Middle Shore Road 2998, Lake Roesiger
- White Chuck Boat Launch
- West Flowing Lake Road 6415, Snohomish
- West Lake Riley Road Snohomish County
- Panther Lake Road Snohomish County
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T31n, R9e To Boulder River Wilderness Boundary
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sauk River
- Boulder River Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Stillaguamish River
- Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
- Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
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 Gold Basin as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Gold Basin
Can I make reservations at Gold Basin?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
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 Gold Basin?
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 Gold Basin.