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
Joy R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A
Great dry camping location. Sites are well-maintained with a good amount of privacy in loops A and B. Loops C and D are closer to the river access, but not great for trailers longer than 17’ in our opinion. The loop trail around the campground is fun and easy, less than 2 miles long and pretty easy going for most mobile people.
Jim M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: C
Great campsite - beautiful location.
Cynthia W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: D
Love this campground. Privacy and beauty.
Rosanne L
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: D
Wonderful campground; lovely trail around it; huge trees in the campground
Jacob J
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: C
Great setting. Only problem there was no table at our campsite. All other campsites had one.
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B
This is a nice park. Spaces are large enough to keep you in the woods. Nice trails. Roads to the park either way are the worst since Alaska, beware. The is no, that reads NONE, dump or sewer. Water is available but only to fill jugs, not a RV camper. There is garbage. Some old growth forest. Rapid flowing creek is part of the trails. Close enough to Mt St Helens. Nothing fancy, just camping.
Allison C
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: C
Clean, quiet campground. Spacious, green, well maintained. Trails near campground. Windy ridge and iron creek falls were all great. Hosts were friendly. No cell but that the point. Road to campground paved but quite rough.
steve w
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: D
Fix the damn handles on the bathrooms.
Mary B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 093 Multi, Loop: D
We had such a great time camping! Spots are pretty private and vault toilets were pretty well taken care of in loop D. The older style toilets in loop A were a little less pleasant. The campground loop trail is pretty cool with lots of little fairy surprises for the kids along the beautiful Cispus River. We will 100% go back!
William M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: B
The campground is lovely, with huge trees and lots of privacy between campsites. It was well maintained and the vault toilets were not smelly. The loop trail around the outside of the campground is easy and enjoyable. A side trip to Windy Ridge is worthwhile for viewing the Mt. St. Helens area, as well as the quick stop along the way at pretty Iron Creek Falls (not far from campground). The Meta Lake trail on the road to/from Windy Ridge is probably good too, but we turned around mistaking a tiny pond for the lake. Day trips to areas within Mt. Rainier National Park are possible, which we did on one day - to see Box Canyon, as well as hike the loop trail to Silver Falls from the Ohanapecosh campground.
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.
