Picnicking
The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings, and some areas may require fees or reservations.
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Asahel Curtis Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnic along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River in a remnant stand of old-growth forest. Enjoy views of the river from picnic tables stationed along its banks. The gentle rush of flowing water…
Austin Pass Picnic Area
Site Open
Located in Heather Meadows, this picnic area provides views of mountains, sub-alpine vegetation and occasional wildlife. Parking is abundant and includes spaces for large busses and RVs. The Heather…
Bayview Campground
Site Closed
Bayview Campground and Bayview North Group Site (approximately 1/4 mile north from the campground) are located along the Baker Lake Road approximately 14.8 miles from State Route 20.Bayview…
Beckler River Campground
Site Closed
Escape from the bustle of the highway in the dense surrounding forest and river noise at this campground. Located on the banks of the Beckler River and in amongst lush forest is the Beckler River…
Big Four Picnic Area & Ice Caves Trailhead
Site Open
Big Four Picnic Area & Ice Caves Trailhead provide access the Big Four Ice Caves Trail 723 and are linked by a paved 0.2 connector trail. The Big Four Picnic Area has several picnic tables and…
Camp Brown Interpretive Trail and Day Use Area
Site Open
The Camp Brown trailhead and day use area was constructed in 2018. It provides easy access to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. The small parking area and vault toilet for this day use area are…
Dalles Campground
Site Closed
This campground is next to the White River in an old growth forest with Douglas-fir, cedar and western hemlock trees, providing abundant shade. Scattered beneath a towering canopy of diverse forest,…
Deception Falls Picnic Area
Site Open
Visit this scenic picnic area and enjoy a half-mile Deception Falls Interpretive Trail with a viewing platform up-close and personal to the crashing sprays of the falls. A must-see waterfall when the…
Deception Falls Trail 1078
This is a short loop trail with interpretive displays, benches and several bridges accessed from Deception Falls Picnic Area, located just off Highway 2. The trail is roughly 0.7 miles and the main…
Dick Sperry Picnic Area
Site Open
This small day use area is right next to the South Fork Stillaguamish River and the historic site of the abandoned Sperry Iverson mine.