Warning
GeneralIRON CREEK CG CLOSED FOR THE 2026 SEASON. Due to a powerful windstorm that recently plowed through Iron Creek Campground, the USFS has requested that this campground be closed for the 2026 season. Many trees are down throughout the campground and it will take some time before cleanup will be completed.
About Iron Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 73
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Reviews (226)
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful setting among old-growth trees and proximity to the Cispus River, providing a tranquil and scenic experience. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, clean restrooms, and spacious, private campsites. However, access to the campground can be challenging due to road conditions and closures, which some visitors found frustrating.
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful setting among old-growth trees and proximity to the Cispus River, providing a tranquil and scenic experience. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, clean restrooms, and spacious, private campsites. However, access to the campground can be challenging due to road conditions and closures, which some visitors found frustrating.
Review Summary
Lawrence W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: B
A really nice campground. As others have stated the underbrush gives each site a bit of privacy. We stayed for 3 nights midweek and it was super quiet. I would definitely stay here again. If you stay there make sure and hike the loop trail around the campground. Suitable for most there are some amazing old growth trees that are worth the price of admission alone.
marnie k
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 015 Multi, Loop: A
This campsite is an absolute steal. From,the drive, the set up, the loops, down to the bathroom maintenance...everything was perfection. It was obvious that the grounds are well maintained. Loved every minute of our visit.
Abby S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B
Pit toilets, no electricity or hookups. Camp hosts were really nice.
Julian W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: C
Midweek visit. Park well maintained. Quiet, peaceful. Nice trail 👣.
Cheryl F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: C
Iron Creek was one of the nicest NFS campgrounds I have stayed at. It was very well cared for, with very spacious sites, and the driveways were all paved!!
My only disappointment was that the road to Windy Ridge was closed, so we couldn’t get to Mt St Helen’s from the east side.
Would definitely recommend this CG!
Holly V
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
This is our second time at Iron Creek because we love the big wooded sites and surrounding area. The vault toilets were very clean except after a party of 10 or so drunk bros filled the floor of one with a literally pool of urine and parked 2 giant trucks in the road. The hosts probably never knew how obnoxious that was as it was night. The next morning I stumbled to that bathroom as the cleaner was leaving and it was sparkling. kudos-terrible job and most appreciated!!!!
David S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: C
Great campsite and campground. Very peaceful with quite a bit of privacy between campers. Great access to many outdoor activities.
The only negative issue was our particular campsite had a picnic table that was rotted and barely useful. Other campsites did not have this issue.
Molly A
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: C
The most beautiful campground! I love how every site is different and very spacious. No cell service at all, but that’s not a negative point.
Trent R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: D
My kids and I found this site to be very nice, and the site remained relatively cool despite the warmer weather we experienced at the time. We would stay here again. Bathrooms were clean, and amenities were functioning well.
Alicia M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: C
Our site C66 had good reviews, so we were surprised to show up and find it next to the vault toilet - it looked a lot further away on the map. The evening we pulled up, it was fine, but I’m the morning, all we could smell was toilet. I had hoped for more of a creek campground experience, but the creek is not in the campground, just nearby, and it was raging. We had booked 2 nights and only stayed 1 after we found a much better FF site elsewhere.
Location Iron Creek Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA, 98377
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4297 / -121.987
Elevation: 334 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
IRON CREEK CG CLOSED FOR THE 2026 SEASON. Due to a powerful windstorm that recently plowed through Iron Creek Campground, the USFS has requested that this campground be closed for the 2026 season. Many trees are down throughout the campground and it will take some time before cleanup will be completed. |
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon) |
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
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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. |
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Firewood is available for ale at host site for $10.00/bundle. |
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$8.00 fee is charged per night of stay for extra vehicles. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralIRON CREEK CG CLOSED FOR THE 2026 SEASON. Due to a powerful windstorm that recently plowed through Iron Creek Campground, the USFS has requested that this campground be closed for the 2026 season. Many trees are down throughout the campground and it will take some time before cleanup will be completed.