San Juan

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open from May to September. San Juan is a National Forest campground near Skykomish, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Skykomish, Washington

The San Juan Campground entrance sign. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

San Juan sits inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Wild Sky Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 8

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,420 ft

47.8897, -121.3662 in Snohomish. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

San Juan is open from May to September , at 1,420 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed: the Forest Service lists the campground as inaccessible due to a road closure (Skykomish District road damage).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at San Juan?

No. San Juan is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How many campsites does San Juan have?

San Juan has 8 campsites.

Is there drinking water at San Juan?

No. San Juan has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at San Juan?

Yes, pets are allowed at San Juan.

When is San Juan open?

As of 2026-09-29: Closed: the Forest Service lists the campground as inaccessible due to a road closure (Skykomish District road damage). Normally, it is open from May to September.

How long can you stay at San Juan?

The stay limit at San Juan is 14 days.

Is there cell service at San Juan?

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 San Juan. 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 San Juan?

San Juan is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around San Juan

fishypedia.com · 26 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Margaret, whose mapped center point is 26 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Margaret fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to San Juan, in straight-line miles: Wallace Falls (waterfall, 13 miles), Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), and Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Troublesome Creek Skykomish · National Forest First-come Gothic Basin Camping Area May Creek · State Forest First-come Boulder Lake Camping Area May Creek · State Forest

Reservable Beckler River Skykomish · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Skykomish and campgrounds in Snohomish.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, water, fireRings, petsAllowed, stayLimit, season, closure, reservationSystem, photos), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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