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Waterfall Camp. Index

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· Gold Bar, Snohomish, Washington
1 acre hosted by Benoit C.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Welcome to Waterfall Camp where you'll enjoy a breathtaking and unique view of the "sunset Waterfall" located on the South Fork Skykomish River in Index WA , in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, off of Highway 2. find more pictures on Instagram @waterfall_camp This land used to be the property of the local market owner. From there you have a pristine and unique view of the sunset falls, where The Dept of Fish and Game built a fish ladder. You might spot some wildlife including eagles, deers and salmon during the Fall. Don't forget your camera, binoculars and camping chairs to take in the awesome views. Local places to hike include Wallace Falls, Sunset Falls, Lake Serene, Bridal Veil Falls trail ( literally 5 minutes away from us), or maybe you like rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking or fishing. All are available if you drive to Index; located just minutes away. Located at the very end of a private community area (you will need the code) , this place offers a very peaceful setting, including the rushing and relaxing sound of the waterfall and the occasional whistle of a train. Approximately 55 miles east of Seattle and 25 miles west of Steven's Pass. We welcome, tents and camper vans, small to medium groups of campers.Welcome to Waterfall Camp where you'll enjoy a breathtaking and unique view of the "sunset Waterfall" located on the South Fork Skykomish River in Index WA , in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, off of Highway 2. A medium-sized and private setup, with shared access to the river water and breathtaking mountain views, this is a wonderful getaway to kick back and relax after your day of adventures, or just to escape the city rush for a day or 2.  The campsite is easily accessible but an SUV or AWD vehicle is recommended under snow conditions, the camp has a couple of trees to navigate around to access the best spots.  Multiple firepits, 4 wood chairs, toilets, and 2 picnic tables are available.  There is no running water or electricity. Be sure to bring your tent, firewood, and plenty of water.  You might spot some wildlife including eagles, deers and salmon during the Fall. Don't forget your camera, binoculars and camping chairs to take in the awesome views. Local places to hike include Wallace Falls, Sunset Falls, Lake Serene, Bridal Veil Falls trail ( literally 5 minutes away from us), or maybe you like rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking or fishing. All are available if you drive to Index; located just minutes away.  Located at the very end of a private community area (you will need the code) , this place offers a very peaceful setting, including the rushing and relaxing sound of the waterfall and the occasional whistle of a train.. . Approximately 55 miles east of Seattle and 25 miles west of Steven's Pass. We welcome, tents and campervans, small to medium groups of campers.
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123 Ratings · 99 reviews
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Verity C.recommends
October 20, 2024
Waterfall camp
Camping with the best view
We loved car camping on Benoit’s land, the view of the waterfall is breathtaking. The directions to find the campsite were very clear. We specifically love this campsite because it’s not too far away from civilization but you also still feel secluded. You even occasionally hear the train go by which is cool. There’s a trail that leads to the bottom of the waterfall area and that was definitely the highlight of the weekend. The bathroom area is a really nice feature as well . We can’t wait to come back in the summer.
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Rebecca B.recommends
September 9, 2024
Waterfall camp
Great spot!
This is a great spot to get away for the weekend. The site is quite spacious (& could easily accommodate 2-3 tents) and felt pretty private. It is in a private community, but we rarely heard or saw other people while in camp. The trains passing by were surprisingly loud but relatively infrequent and didn’t detract from our experience. The solar lights throughout camp, deck to set the tent on, picnic tables, propane grill, and Adirondack chairs were all great touches. Over our stay (9/6-9/8) only one port potty was on site, not two like others had mentioned, that did not appear to have been serviced in quite some time based on the service record/condition which was a bummer but really the only ‘negative’ of our stay. There is access down to the river from the road near the site, which I wish would have been better communicated prior to arrival as we didn’t discover that access until the last day. The on property trail (that the owner mentioned in previous review responses is their project/under construction) didn’t feel quite doable with our dogs. We did still enjoy the river view from site & spent a day on the river via the Big Eddy Public Access about 15 minutes drive from camp. Overall, this is a beautiful place to stay & we are looking forward to coming back in the future with a small group.
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Deb L.recommends
August 9, 2024
Waterfall camp
Paradise at Waterfall Camp!
We absolutely loved Waterfall Camp. The hosts are friendly and accommodating, and the site itself is beautiful and private, with lots of small touches (well-placed and CLEAN double outhouse facilities, solar lights around the site to light the pathways at night, hammock hooks already installed and ready to use, plus two picnic tables that came in very handy, to name a few). But the magic of Waterfall Camp is found in the surrounding forest and the river and waterfall below, where you can explore the vast beach and take a swim or soak up the rays - something for everyone. We loved hearing and seeing the trains pass through, which wasn’t too loud at all. We’ll be back as soon as our schedule permits!
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Arden K.recommends
July 28, 2024
Waterfall camp
Will stay here again.
I loved camping here! It was easy to find. Felt private without being isolated with the exception of one vehicle parking on the road by the camp site to use a near by path to the river. The views and easy access to hikes were exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed the hammock spots and the solar lights around the property. Plenty of seating and eating spots.
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Scott H.recommends
July 11, 2024
Waterfall camp
Incredible location with stunning views. River noise was good to fall asleep to at night. 2 CLEAN portapotties on site. Minimal cell coverage (1 bar T-Mobile LTE), which we didn’t consider to be a bad thing. There’s trail access down to the river, leading to many great swimming and relaxing options. We brought trekking poles with us and would recommend using them through this trail. Solar lights and log splitter were great to have on site. No need to pack kindling. We had plenty of space to position and maneuver our teardrop trailer.
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James H.recommends
July 2, 2024
Waterfall camp
Very nice spot, with a great view! Yes, there are a few properties nearby, but the skykomish river is top notch. If you want to get down to for river access, you can take a road nearby and have a fun adventure getting down there. Sleeping was nice. Trains are nearby but they don't toot their horns. Some bugs, so bring your spray. Bridal veil falls is nearby, which is a great hike for the morning. We'd come back here for sure.
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Gold Bar, Snohomish, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, dxʷlilap (Tulalip), and Skykomish First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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