Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (WA)

Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, Washington, United States
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About Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (WA)

In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground. Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River can be reached from multi-use trails leaving the campground, making this location popular among hikers, mountain bikers and OHV riders.

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7 total sites
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Hiking

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Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
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  • Firewood Available
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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7 Sites Available

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🚐 005, Loop: North Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: South Side RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

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26 reviews

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Brian L

August 30, 2020

Camp host was really amazing... friendly and full of great suggestions on things to do nearby. The bathroom was kept super clean. We had a great time here.

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Brian L

August 30, 2020

Camp host was really amazing... friendly and full of great suggestions on things to do nearby. The bathroom was kept super clean. We had a great time here.

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Jordan J

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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: South Side

Booked site 10 for Memorial Day weekend showed up and there was no picnic table as advertised, pretty disappointing. We were able to switch to site 7 which did have a table but both sites had virtually zero shade and had not been kept up at all. Will not be staying there again.

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Jordan J

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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: South Side

Booked site 10 for Memorial Day weekend showed up and there was no picnic table as advertised, pretty disappointing. We were able to switch to site 7 which did have a table but both sites had virtually zero shade and had not been kept up at all. Will not be staying there again.

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Dylan C

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August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: South Side

Great little campground with very clean restrooms :)

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Dylan C

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August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: South Side

Great little campground with very clean restrooms :)

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Rae W

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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: South Side

It was a beautiful campground. We stayed during the week so there were very few other campers around. The only drawback for me was no picnic table at our campsite. We drove out of Trout Lake. The road was awful, gravel and lots of pot holes. The drive from Randel's was great. I just wish I could have had time to explore that area more.

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Rae W

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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: South Side

It was a beautiful campground. We stayed during the week so there were very few other campers around. The only drawback for me was no picnic table at our campsite. We drove out of Trout Lake. The road was awful, gravel and lots of pot holes. The drive from Randel's was great. I just wish I could have had time to explore that area more.

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Gus M

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: South Side

Very private and nearly empty when we went. Will camp here again 😊

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Gus M

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: South Side

Very private and nearly empty when we went. Will camp here again 😊

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Location & Directions for Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (WA)

Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA 98377 United States

Elevation: 554 ft

Getting There

Take State Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. Follow State Highway 131 to the fork and and stay left onto Forest Road 23. Follow Forest Road 23 beyond North Fork Campground to Blue Lake Creek.

Nearest town

Randle, WA - 16 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 12, approximately 12 miles from Randle, Washington. State Highway 131 provides direct access to Forest Road 23, which leads to Blue Lake Creek Campground.

Near Mount Rainier National Park

The closest entrance is: Nisqually Entrance

Approximate drive: 30.3 mi · 52 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Check-in is at 2 PM and check-out is at noon.

Utilities

  • There is no water available at the campground.

Site types & loops

  • ATVs and OHVs are prohibited in the campground.

General

  • Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; it can spread invasive species.
  • Firewood can be purchased at the host site for $10 per bundle.

Fees & deposits

  • The camping fee includes two vehicles; an extra fee of $8 applies for a third vehicle.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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