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
Sherman M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Feels super secluded but close enough to pick up anything you missed. Also really close to a tone of hikes to explore.
Rebecca J
August 12, 2020
Quiet campground, loved being right by the river, and the sites are well-spaced and sizable. Will definitely be back!
Jaclyn V
August 13, 2020
It was a very beautiful camp ground. The sites are spread apart and private. Very clean and quiet. One of the restrooms
Some one left the door open and flies got in. Other than that it was a great campground.
John M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Very well isolated campgrounds, with a real feel of privacy. Potable water available and pit toilets were kept very clean. Some of the campgrounds might be unsuitable for an RV trailer.
Kristin J
August 16, 2020
Campers next to us played very loud music. It was 5:30 pm. After 1 hour of listening to it. I walked to the campground host’s trailer. He saw me walking up and cheerfully asked how he could help me. I asked if there was a noise curfew. He said quiet time starts at 10 pm. Then he asked if there was a problem. I told him about the loud music. He said that was not ok at any time of day. He immediately went to the campsite and asked the campers to turn music down or off. We had no more problems.
Vishal N
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Calm and soothing place... Everything you need to enjoy a camping experience
Katherine C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Family friendly. Camp spots are close together, but seems like a good clean and well managed campground.
rich f
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
This is one of the best campgrounds I've ever stayed at. It is clean and well maintained. The camp host is very helpful and eager to assist in making one's stay an enjoyable experience. Rather than go over everything I liked about the campground, suffice it to say that I would recommend it to anyone and I will plan on going back again and again.
nancy b
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Beautiful location. Spot 2 had a nice little walkway to the creek. Pit toilets were VERY clean. Big creek is just a couple of minutes from Mt rainier entrance. Would definitely come back. I stayed at site 2 and enjoyed it. Site 3 looked very private a cost.
Erica G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Fantastic, large spaced campgrounds. Quiet and bathrooms kept clean. Definitely coming back next season.
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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