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.
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About Iron Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 73
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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- Toilet Type
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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
Jessica G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: D
Wow! Spacious campgrounds and decent privacy. Clean vault toilets. We went July 20-23 and didn’t have any issues with mosquitos.
Kerry A
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: C
Very clean, peaceful, and private.
Anita H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: C
Tried canceling early enough due to heat wave as the trrms said I could get a partial refund but there was nowhere online to cancel for this campground and no phone number associated with this campground so we lost ALL of our money. Boo
John F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: D
We love this campground! We stayed at site 80D, which was a great location. The forest and the river are beautiful, and the campground itself was clean and pleasant.
Braighan L
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: D
Loved this place! Also loved how close it was to the river !
Steve C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: D
Our site was very small, but big enough for our tent and a couple of chairs, plus the picnic table and our car. We couldn't see the river, but could hear it quite well. There was no road noise, and our site was very quiet and peaceful. It was a rustic but beautiful place.
Natalie R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: D
We really enjoyed this campsite last year so we planned another trip. However this time we had a group of noisy campers nearby that were up drinking and partying loudly past midnight. Not just quiet campfire talk. You could hear them even with earplugs in several campsites away. And there was another large group that allowed their kids to play night games after 10 pm throughout the campsites. (Not just their own) Then one of them got lost so there were adults at 11 pm with flashlights yelling the lost kids name and going through everyone’s campsites looking for them. Of course we want to find the lost child but the whole situation could have been avoided by respecting quiet hours and not letting kids play night games after 10 pm around everyone else’s campsites. I don’t think we will use this campsite again based on multiple groups of loud rude campers who didn’t respect quiet hours after 10pm.
Keith G
August 13, 2022
It was cool with lots of cover, so that was great during a heat wave. Toilets were clean. The campsite was ready when we arrived. Pretty much everything you'd hope for was done. A couple of warnings, the last couple of miles of road is kinda worse for wear. It's got some sunk patches that look like it was flooded at some point. And I got a "multi" spot, which at other campsites means you can get several tents in there, like for several families. At Iron Creek it means 2 tents, tops, and not big tents. I'd still go back but if we had more than two couples (even just a couple kids), I'd get an extra campsite.
Jon R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: C
Nice grounds but bathroom doors slam loudly all night long.
Matt C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: C
This is a wonderful campground in a moss covered forest. All spots are secluded and you feel as if you had the whole ancient forest to yourself. The river is beautiful and shallow, you can hear the rushing water from the campground. The spots are big and graded. It is well suited for big RVs. We have a 36.5 travel trailer and we had no issues getting in and out of the campground and parking in our spot 056C. There were much bigger rigs in spots next to us. Not a very busy campground, but one of the best we have ever stayed at. The Iron Creek Falls are a 15 minuted drive up a scary bumpy "paved" road, and a 0.1mile walk to the falls. The falls are worth every bump! The water is warm enough to take a dip right in the waterfall. It is a beautiful nature spot.
Location Iron Creek Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA, 98377
United States
Elevation: 334 feet
9.6 mi drive to downtown Randle (about 16 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
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.
- 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.
- Firewood is available for ale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
- $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.
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Last updated: September 5, 2026