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
Joan P
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Camp host was great, grounds were clean and well kept...I love Iron Creek!
jeffrey w
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
Very beautiful place and a great adventure. Got to explore a lot of trails and enjoyed all the beauty the forest had. My husband and I will go come back one day.
steve w
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: D
Terrible spot. A little too open for others to view into it. On a corner. So everyone drives by and looks in.
Bathrooms were in good shape. River is enough to the to hear it. Roads were clean. Campsite was clean. Had decent enough weather.
Do not drink the water btw. I don’t care if you boil it. It has a lot of sediment in it. Looked in the bottom of the camp wash jug the next day. Pretty brown.
Closest service is down the road back towards Randle. There’s a clear cut area that’s where you can get service.
kiran g
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: A
excellent experience. very memorable. will definitely go back.
David H
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: D
Quiet with large campsites in a beautiful setting.
Jerome G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A
Very good
SUSAN S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 034 Multi, Loop: B
We reserved a multi site that supposedly could hold up to 12 people. There were just 8 of us and when we arrived it was a difficult puzzle to squish our 3 tents at the site, though there were two picnic tables. Fortunately, there were several FF open sites and we were able to exchange for a bigger one so all turned out well. For a large campground, there is remarkable privacy amid tall trees and dense foliage which separates most of the sites. As an individual who generally camps via backpacking, I was pleasantly surprised by this car camping experience.
Bruce L
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: D
We love Iron Creek campground. Been there many times over the past 30 years. It is always clean, sites are large with some underbrush for privacy. The large trees are stunning! We brought our grandkids here 20 years ago. They still talk about those trips to Iron Creek. Keep up the great job maintaining Iron Creek campground. We will see you next year.
Bruce and Diane Lockhart
Mike O
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: C
Nice campground that well kept and clean. I used this campground to stage out of for hikes near Mt St Helens (it's ~35 minutes from the Windy Ridge Observation Point). Nearest town is Randall, WA that has very limited stores, so suggest you are well stocked before heading out for camping.
Thu D
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
There are many trails, creeks, rivers nearby this campsite. Don't reserve the ones near the road because it's a little noisy. It's hard to reserve but if you can, reserve the ones near the Cispus River maybe more interesting.
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
| Category | About |
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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. |
| General |
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.
