Gold Basin

Its 38 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates.. Gold Basin is a National Forest campground near Granite Falls, Washington.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Granite Falls, Washington

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
45 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
38
Tent sites
1
Max RV length
45 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

38 sites; 2 pull-through; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
020 GOLD Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 020
052 GOLD Standard nonelectric 27 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 052
054 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 054
055 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 055
056 GOLD Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 056
057 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 057
058 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 058
059 GOLD Standard nonelectric 36 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 059
060 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 060
061 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 061
062 GOLD Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 062
063 GOLD Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 063
064 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 064
065 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 065
066 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 066
067 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 067
068 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 068
069 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 069
070 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 070
071 GOLD Standard nonelectric 34 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 071
075 GOLD Standard nonelectric 29 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 075
076 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 076
077 GOLD Standard nonelectric 34 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 077
078 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 078
079 GOLD Standard nonelectric 34 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 079
080 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 080
081 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 081
082 GOLD Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 082
083 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 083
084 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 084
085 GOLD Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 085
086 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 086
087 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 087
088 GOLD Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 088
089 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 089
090 GOLD Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 090
091 GOLD Standard nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 091
092 GOLD Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 092

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,080 ft

48.0783, -121.7375 in Snohomish. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gold Basin?
Sites at Gold Basin are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232051).
How much does it cost to camp at Gold Basin?
Camping at Gold Basin costs View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates..
How many campsites does Gold Basin have?
Gold Basin has 38 campsites, including 1 tent site.
Are there pull-through sites at Gold Basin?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Gold Basin: site 086 and site 087.
Is there drinking water at Gold Basin?
No. Gold Basin has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Gold Basin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gold Basin.
Is there cell service at Gold Basin?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Gold Basin. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Gold Basin?
Gold Basin is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Gold Basin

Waterfalls nearby

More campgrounds: camping near Granite Falls and campgrounds in Snohomish.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Reservable: Recreation.gov View Recreation.gov for Fee Information and open season dates.
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