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Big Creek (gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa)

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)

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%
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4
19.6%
20
3
6.9%
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1

Rebecca J

August 12, 2020

5

Quiet campground, loved being right by the river, and the sites are well-spaced and sizable. Will definitely be back!

Sherman M

Verified

August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

Feels super secluded but close enough to pick up anything you missed. Also really close to a tone of hikes to explore.

Susan N

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

The host was very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were clean (stinky but clean). The site was also clean. No complaints.

Katherine F

August 3, 2020

4

Nice place will be back

Tamra W

Verified

July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

Our campsite was beautiful and the camp host was great!

Shannon F

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

Great campground outside of Mt Rainier. Some sites can be very tight for camper. Pit toilets need a bit of updating. Great campground host. Good Verizon coverage.

Elora M

Verified

July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

The man hosting was extremely friendly and helpful, even lent us as axe when we needed one for firewood! We had spot #2 which was a little close to the road for our liking (we could hear large trucks that went by occasionally) - but we were right near the creek and it was otherwise lovely. Next time we'll just choose a spot a little further into the campground!

Sandra S

Verified

July 10, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

3

Quiet campground, some road noise. Friendly host. Creek is only assessable with campsites on it, no public access. Would stay here again.

Alexander H

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Beautiful view and very calm.

Conner P

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Nice campground; didn't feel crowded even though it was full; well situated close to hiking trails, though most require a drive. Parks person who collected our fee was friendlier than many can be. Parking spots aren't huge, but had room enough for a full size truck and a car, closely parked.

Location Big Creek (gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa)

Address:

Ashford, WA, 98304
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7353 / -121.97

Elevation: 552 feet

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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