About Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
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18 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (142)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Campground offers a delightful experience with friendly hosts, clean facilities, and a peaceful, remote atmosphere close to Mount Rainier National Park. Campsites are well-maintained and spaced for privacy, featuring clean pit toilets and running water. Many guests appreciated the campground's beautiful natural setting, making it an ideal base for hiking and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Campground offers a delightful experience with friendly hosts, clean facilities, and a peaceful, remote atmosphere close to Mount Rainier National Park. Campsites are well-maintained and spaced for privacy, featuring clean pit toilets and running water. Many guests appreciated the campground's beautiful natural setting, making it an ideal base for hiking and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
Review Summary
Martin L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
absoluty nice place. hiking to Bertha May Lake and Granite Lake absolutly recommended (starting at Teeley Creek Trailhead)
Fenna J
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Lovely small camping, and cozy site.
Julien L
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Good campground. Bathroom was a tough spot.
Aiden N
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
The creek was really big.
Lindsay B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
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!
Joice F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
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.
Mary G
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
We stayed on site 3 instead of 2. I think the best sites for tents are 3, 6 or 20. 3 and 6 great creek front. The bathrooms were super clean. The camp host Terry was great!! Lots of hiking in the area.
Madeline M
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Very well maintained quiet lush green campground with clean bathrooms, and a large table and fire ring at each site.
Claire B
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Beautiful, quiet, safe. Would definitely camp here again.
Anna-Marie B
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
This site is great. We were able to fit two small tents. It’s right on the creek with your own private rocky beach. The water is low and calm enough for kids to swim in. We brought an inner tube and rope for the kids to go down. Great space between you and your neighbors. The fire pit and picnic table looked brand new. And the garbage, water, and bathroom are a short walk.
Location & Directions for Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
, Ashford, WA 98304 United States
Elevation: 552 ft
Getting There
From Ashford, WA, take Forest Road 52 approximately 5 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Big Creek is accessible via State Route 706, which connects to US Highway 12 approximately 18 miles to the east. The nearest major road is State Route 7, located about 25 miles to the west.
Near Mount Rainier National Park
The closest entrance is: Nisqually Entrance
Approximate drive: 3.1 mi · 5 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
- Please do not park your vehicle within the 100' well exclusion area as signed. Thank you your cooperation is appreciated!
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