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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Average nightly rates73 total sites
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73 sites
About Iron Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 73
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
River Access
Fire Pit
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
Steven J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: B
The campground is located in a beautiful lush forest along Iron Creek with easy trails around the campground. It is situated within a short drive of many Mount St. Helens trails and vistas. I highly recommend this location for travel near Mount St. Helens.
Guy B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 045 Multi, Loop: B
Loop B, multi site 45. I've been to a lot of campgrounds in this area and this must be the best campground I've ever been to. Bathrooms were very clean and obviously get pumped often. The sites were all well taken care of and flat. Very large sites and so secluded. it feels like you are camping in the wilderness by yourself. Nice shade but also places for sun to come in. Awesome trail going around the entire campground. Hosts were super friendly and lots of firewood for sale. Bathrooms and drinking water all over the place and convenient. Highly recommend to stay there.
Kyle S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 018 Multi, Loop: A
Nice sites and convenient location to spend a day seeing mount saint helens
Phil C
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: B
Very private and quite site.
Angela P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: B
Dense forest, gorgeous big spots, ample parking for 2 vehicles plus a small trailer. Only downside is the toilets are a bit stinky. Will always come back here.
Nicole B
July 21, 2020
Great sites with a lot of space between them. We had one of the few sites that had enough room for a big tent; in general these sites seemed to have been designed for people sleeping in campers. Bathrooms were very clean and camp host was fantastic. There is limited river access, but there are a couple of points with good access. The "1.5 mile" loop trail is definitely longer than 1.5 miles.
April S
July 21, 2020
Great campground. Most sites are somewhat or very private with lots of undergrowth. River access. Great spot to ride bikes and walk on the campground trails. Proximity to Mount St. Helens areas is also good. Friendly hosts, clean bathrooms. Drinking water. Only drawback is Road 25 which is really not very good.
Vaibhav T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: B
Good hosts, nice, quiet, clean facilities
Roger F
July 27, 2020
Regularly visit Iron Creek campground, and love it.
Mark U
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: B
Nice and quiet campground in the middle of a mature Douglas fir and hemlock forest, ferns and other deciduous plants chest high between camp sites. Good privacy. Roads and camp sites maintained nicely. But many of the pit toilets are in need of repair. The doors are heavily rusted and floor and walls and ceilings need painting. No hand sanitizers in the pit toilets. I’m sure this is a Forest Service budget issue. Hopefully Congress’s vote to fully fund the Water and Land Conservation Fund and National Park system will allow many of these repairs to be made. Some day we’d like to see showers added to WA campgrounds.
For campers who like to use the fire pits, please be aware which direction the wind is blowing. It may be blowing into an adjacent camp site, making their stay unpleasant.
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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