Nearby Recreation
Squire Creek Park is along the beautiful Squire Creek nestled in old growth forest. This location with the confluence of Furland Creek, Ashton Creek, Squire Creek and the North Fork Stillaguamish River is a spawning grounds for Chinook and Chum salmon. With the salmon the eagles come to feed, making this a popular place to view these magnificent birds.
The North Fork Stillaguamish river is a short distance to the north, getting its headwaters from the nearby North Mountain. This is a popular fishing destination and in early summer many take float trips.
Nearby trails are the seldom Hiked Neiderprum Trail going up Whitehorse Mountain, the waterfall of the Boulder River Trail and the old railroad grade, now the Snohomish County Whitehorse Trail. The Suiattle River and Mountain Loop Highway recreation is just a short drive away.
Squire Creek Campground
Squire Creek Campground, set within an old growth forest is near the confluence of Squire Creek and the North Fork Stillaguamish River, located only 3 miles west of Darrington. The campground has 29 sites suitable for RV and tent camping, but these are all non-utility sites with no hook-ups or dump site. Campsites have tables and fire pits. There are both sanicans and a restroom facility. Along the creek there are two picnic gazebos which can be reserved for special occasions. Along the picnic area offers good viewing of spawning salmon and eagles in the fall and winter. North of the picnic area you will find a short nature trail winding through deciduous forest to a shore along Squire Creek.
A Little History – In 1924, the Darrington Improvement Club, Arlington Commercial Club and the Mansford Grange all came together to purchase 20 acres of virgin timber. Their goal was to provide a campground located west of Darrington just a few miles before you enter town. They named this campground after the creek that ran through it, Squire Creek. Snohomish County now owns and maintains Squire Creek Campground today. With its tall stately trees, it is just as beautiful today as it was in 1924.
To get to Squire Creek Campground from Darrington, drive west on SR 530 for about 3 miles, the park entrance will be on the right.