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
James D
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Campsite 3 good location
Laurie M
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Better investment to stay here than Cougar campground. Camp host is very nice and campground is super quiet. Great place to sleep. No one bothers you and everyone’s doing their own thing. Can’t go wrong with any of the sites, they are so private and well maintained. Would book again.
Destiny C
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Beautiful spot at the gates to the Mountain. DId not disappoint.
Tami H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Quiet campground. Large and private sites.
Jodi M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
This is my second time here, inside a year. I love how large the spots are. Clean, quiet, and close to Mt Rainier
nicollette k
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
The host was so friendly! Great spot, quiet and easy to find. Stayed at spot 1 which had a lovely sound of the creek. Will stay here again!!
Kelley D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Nice site, unable to talk to camp hosts since they weren't available. Unfortunate since we had questions, but good experience overall. Would not recommend site 1, small and close to the road.
Monica P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
I had to think long and hard before submitting this review. It would be so much easier keeping this gem to myself - but no. EVERYONE should experience the glory of Big Creek. Roomy site (fit our massive 9x13' tent without crowding picnic table or firepit). Right on the river, peaceful, and very, very green.
We've camped this site in 06/22 and 07/23. In June, lots of rushing water, not safe for unattended little kids. This July, the water was slower and kids ~8+ could probably play by the shore. Still, worth noting the current is swift, likely year round. In June, the water was so loud at site 6 that it drown out most other sounds. In July, we could hear some periodic highway noise and a rooster trying to wake the world. Still - one of the most peaceful places on earth.
Enjoy!
PS - If the weather is nice, consider a daytrip to Paradise on Mt. Rainier. Its just 23 mi away!
Susan S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Stayed in site 13, and we thought it was perfect. Easy to get in and the campground is mostly shade. Heard lots of wildlife. Spaces were large enough, clean, hosts great. Turns out site 1-6 are right on the river (as in feet away from camping/picnic table). Some cell service and we are only a few minutes away from Ashford which is nice if you need anything. Close to the mountain and would make a great base. Big Creek is right there so lots of exploring options and a very long hiking trail that leads up to some lakes.
Dianne G
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK
Although the outhouses are somewhat primitive, this is a laid back, quiet campground with lots of privacy between sites, big fir trees and a lovely creek running through it.
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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