About Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
Available sites
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
Jacob C
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
The camp was clean, quiet, and beautiful. Very convenient to Mt. Rainier . The host was very helpful and friendly too. There are a few trails at this camp too if you have time
AnnaRose Z
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Our campsite was near the creek which was super nice! Water, ‘bathrooms’ and decent service so can’t complain. There was a rooster somewhere near the property that would not stop, but manageable.
Cheryl F
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
I enjoyed this campground! Was close to the western entrance of Mt Rainier NP. Very nice sites, with great CG host.
Courtney C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Courtney C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Courtney C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Jodi M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
I arrived around 3pm on June 30th. This campground is soooo clean, quiet and a few miles from the entrance to Mt Rainier. Bonus, all the access to water facets throughout the grounds! The camp host drove through at least 3x a day. By 10pm it was dead quiet. No parties or loud campers here. Even though the campground was fully booked by Friday, I never saw my neighbors because there are so many trees separating each site. I will 100% be back here next year!
Monica P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
We have never experienced a better campsite. Beautiful, roomy, private. Not just good space between campsites, but the creek was loud enough that you couldn't hear other groups. Tall, tall trees. Access to hiking trails. Deer, squirrels, birds. Not sure if they have bear issues, but we're always super careful not to draw them. Enough space for a 9-man tent. Easy for most folks to get to the creek (2-3 steep steps to a rocky shore). 12-18" deep, swift moving water - I would not allow younger children to wade without significant adult supervision, but fun for teens and adults. 5G worked great. I can't say enough good things.
Angela S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Beautiful scenery, quiet campground. Two pit toilets. No cell reception.
Chandler C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Very nice sites tucked in the woods. Camp host was friendly and helpful!
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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