Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)

, Ashford, Washington, United States

Big Creek Campground
Big Creek trail bridge
Big Creek
Big Creek

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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Sites & Rates

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18 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

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: 18

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (131)

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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

4.6
131 reviews
5
71.0%
93
4
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6.9%
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Shengyi Y

Verified

July 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Excellent campsite. Site #11 is quiet, spacious for our 6 people tent and near water faucet. Both bathrooms are clean and no odor. Camp host is really nice. The campsite is 20 minutes from the national park’s entrance and 40 minutes from paradise.

Charlotte S

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July 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Great campground. Quiet & nice area.

Karlie D

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July 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

We arrived a bit late and didn’t spend much time in this site, but overall it was a nice campground. A small note that site 26 is right next to the vault toilet and was a bit smelly near where we parked our car, but not neat the tend pad. The tent pad is set back from the loop which is nice, but we did hear a lot of noise from the nearby road and dogs barking from houses nearby.

Maureen M

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Was a great campground. Hosts made their rounds like clockwork, vault toilets were clean. The only complaint I have is that there was a group camped next to and across from us who didn't keep their pack of dogs leashed and which was constantly running after other campers, their dogs, and barking at them. It made me have to be ever more vigilant when I should have been relaxed, but there were always 3-4 dogs running up and down the road barking at people. Also, the people at that camp left all of their food stuff out overnight and while they were gone for a few hours, putting other campers in danger from wild scavengers.

Susan K

Verified

July 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

We had a pull-through site that was very spacious and felt very private. Would definitely stay here again.

Steve D

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Nice big site right outside Mt. Rainier National Park!

Gavin W

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July 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Quick access to Mount Rainier. Clean campsite and clean latrines. Quiet and out of the way feeling.

Adrienne Y

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July 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

Fantastic camp hosts and super convenient to Rainier. Site (16) had a cool little back area that would have been perfect for a second tent or more secluded stay. Seemed like most of the sites were very spacious and could accommodate a nice spread, but no loud parties or big groups when I was there.

Chunying D

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

4

My drive-through site was big and has good privacy. Campground is quiet, close to Mt Rainier.

Priyank A

Verified

June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK

5

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Location Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)

Address:

Ashford, WA, 98304
United States

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.

Elevation: 552 feet

Distance to downtown

4.4 mi drive to downtown Ashford (about 7 min)

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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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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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