Jay Lake Backcountry Camping campground
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Jay Lake Backcountry Camping
What's on-site at Jay Lake 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 Jay Lake Backcountry Camping, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Lake Backcountry Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gold Bar Nature Trails | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cascades Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cascades Rv Resort | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Shore | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Jay Lake Backcountry Camping -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Sultan River Near Sultan | 14 cfs | → |
| Skykomish River Near Gold Bar | 785 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan | 106 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan | 322 cfs | → |
| North Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 68 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Index | 6 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Jay Lake Backcountry Camping -- 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 | → |
| Skookum Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skookum Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| White Chuck Mountain | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Decline Creek Snotel | 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
- Wallace Falls State Park
- Lake Roesiger County Park
- Mount Pilchuck State Park
- Wilderness Boulder River
- Henry M Jackson Wilderness
- Buck Island Park
Boat launches
- South Shore Road Snohomish County
- Stevens Pass Highway Sultan
- Middle Shore Road 2998, Lake Roesiger
- Ben Howard Road 21101-21283, Monroe
- Storm Lake
- West Flowing Lake Road 6415, Snohomish
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
- Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
- End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek
- Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With North Fork Skykomish River
- Headwaters At Outlet Of Blanca Lake To Usfs Road 63
- Bridge To Confluence With North 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 Jay Lake Backcountry Camping as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Jay Lake Backcountry Camping
Can I make reservations at Jay Lake 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 Jay Lake 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 Jay Lake Backcountry Camping.