Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area operates as a military-managed campground along Jim Creek in Arlington, Washington. The facility provides both RV sites with full hookups and tent camping areas, each equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. Sites run alongside the creek, giving campers direct water access for fishing and wading.
The campground maintains clean restroom facilities with showers and offers on-site amenities including firewood sales, equipment rentals for boats and bikes, and an enclosed dog park. Staff remains available after hours to assist late arrivals with check-in. Multiple accommodation types exist here, from standard campsites to cabins and small apartments, making it suitable for groups of varying sizes.
Tatiana G. notes the sites are "spacious and run along the creek," while another visitor appreciated "playing in the cold streams around the camp and being able to fish not too far from our tent." The facility sits 25 miles from town with hiking trails and Twin Lakes nearby for additional recreation.
For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds near Granite Falls provide alternative options. Reservations are accepted, and pets are welcome throughout the campground.
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Location
Public CampgroundJim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area is located in Washington
Coordinates
48.20038015 N
121.93574027 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 48 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 11 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 12 min from Bellingham, WA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Bremerton, WA












