Restoration at Camp Brown

Join us at Camp Brown in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley to remove Himalayan blackberry to help keep the day use area clear for recreation.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

• Long pants made of sturdy material
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes
• Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

• Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
• Rain gear
• Snacks for breaks
• Long sleeved shirt
• At least one full water bottle
• Small daypack for food, extra layers, etc…

Northwest Forest Pass required for parking. There will be no cell service at the trailhead, so please plan accordingly.

Directions for Camp Brown:

PLEASE DO NOT rely on Google or Apple maps which can be out of date or incorrect! Take a screen shot of these directions or type in GPS coordinates instead:

GPS Coordinates for Camp Brown: 47°32'33.5"N 121°33'04.3"W

From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Ave SE and follow it to the junction with the SE Middle Fork Road. Turn right and continue up the road (which turns into NF-5600) for 11.4 miles to the Camp Brown Day Use Area parking lot, on the right side of the road.

Google Map

Camp Brown Day Use Area was constructed as a picnic area in the summer of 2019 through a collaborative effort between the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and the United States Forest Service Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Located alongside the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork River, this picnic area offers scenic vistas and safe access to the river for visitors to utilize and explore. In addition to the picnic sites, there is an ADA-accessible interpretive loop trail circling the area. This trail was constructed with the help of excavators and other large machinery, and is now in need of some maintenance to restore accessibility of the trail. Volunteers will work with the Greenway Trust to maintain the trail while enjoying sweeping views of Mount Garfield and the Middle Fork River.