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Big Creek (gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa)

, Ashford, Washington, United States

Big Creek Campground
Big Creek trail bridge
Big Creek
Big Creek

About Big Creek (gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa)

Situated in the vicinity of majestic Mount Rainier, Big Creek is a family campground nestled among Douglas firs, hemlock, alders and maples. The lush vegetation offers plenty of privacy between sites. The sites at Big Creek form a loop, with only a handful of sites sitting along the banks of Big Creek. Open from mid-May through late September, Big Creek provides an alternative to the campgrounds at Mount Rainier National Park, which can get very crowded during the summer.

Number of accommodations: 17

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night

Reviews (102)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Big Creek Campground offers a beautiful and quiet camping experience near Mt. Rainier, with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. The sites provide good privacy due to ample foliage, and many reviewers highlighted the spaciousness and cleanliness of the bathrooms. While some sites are near vault toilets or have limited shade, the overall atmosphere and access to hiking trails make it a desirable spot for families and nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.6
102 reviews
5
70.6%
72
4
19.6%
20
3
6.9%
7
2
2.0%
2
1
1.0%
1

Joice F

Verified

December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

We chose this campground because it is close to Mt Rainier and reservable. Lots of foliage gives privacy, vault toilets were clean and the camp hosts were friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Lindsay B

Verified

October 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

The campground was quiet and beautiful. We booked a group site without knowing it, because it was the last option available. Beware that the sites that are more expensive are likely group sites!

Aiden N

Verified

September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

The creek was really big.

Julien L

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September 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

3

Good campground. Bathroom was a tough spot.

Fenna J

September 12, 2025

4

Lovely small camping, and cozy site.

Martin L

Verified

September 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

absoluty nice place. hiking to Bertha May Lake and Granite Lake absolutly recommended (starting at Teeley Creek Trailhead)

Steph S

Verified

August 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Site 6 had easy access to the creek. The campground was quiet & the bathrooms were kept very clean.

Laura W

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Everything was just as advertised. The campground was clean, and the vault toilets were as clean as could be expected. We saw mule deer roaming the campground in the morning. It was lovely.

Aaron G

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Nice campground; quiet and close to Rainier.

Annabelle B

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

This campsite is amazing. Awesome creek and campgrounds were spread out so we couldn’t even see our neighbors from our site. Super clean bathrooms as well

Location Big Creek (gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa)

Address:

Ashford, WA, 98304
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7353 / -121.97

Elevation: 552 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
No ATVS or OHVS in campground
Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
General

The campground requires vehicles to have a relatively tight turning radius. Big Creek can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs, with a maximum vehicle length of 22 feet. Some parking spurs are paved; others are native moss and dirt. Some sites have rocks or heavy vegetation, which may make it difficult to pitch a tent.
General

Camping fee covers the first two vehicles (2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle). Extra vehicle fee of $8.00 is charged for the third vehicle.
General

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
General

Please do not park your vehicle within the 100' well exclusion area as signed. Thank you your cooperation is appreciated!

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