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Big Creek Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Write a Review NF-52 (Kernahan Rd.) Ashford, WA 98304 360-497-1100 360-891-5000 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.7353, -121.9704
Overview of Big Creek Campground
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by pswerd on 7/23/2021
Longest RV Reported: 25 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by bradokg on 7/1/2022
Number of Sites 27
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 1,804 ft / 549 m
Max Length 22 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 360-497-1100
Dave961 asked on 12/3/2021
Every single site on Recreation.GOV says 20 feet long, which I doubt. Can someone please let me know what sites by th...
Road warriors asked on 8/19/2021
Are the sites at Big Creek Campground big enough for travel trailers? Thanks!
Reviews of Big Creek Campground 6 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/23/2021
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Last reported 7/23/2021
“No great for trailers”
Reviewed 7/1/2022
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We didn't stay here but I recently drove through on a reconnaissance trip. The CG is nice and wooded and the sites are separated but it looks like most of them are for tents. There were very few sites long enough for a trailer or RV and even those were poorly configured (e.g. the site was behind the pad or on the "wrong side"). I saw o... more
We didn't stay here but I recently drove through on a reconnaissance trip. The CG is nice and wooded and the sites are separated but it looks like most of them are for tents. There were very few sites long enough for a trailer or RV and even those were poorly configured (e.g. the site was behind the pad or on the "wrong side"). I saw only a couple of sites that would have really suited our 25' travel trailer.
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“Good campsite close to Rainier”
Reviewed 7/23/2021
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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Didn’t have a reservation and tried to get a first-come site at Rainier with no luck. Then we found Big Creek and it saved us. Good location about 10 minutes from the park entrance with private sites. The host was super helpful and suggested some local hikes outside the park as well as inside.
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pswerd would stay here again
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“awesome spot, very private sites”
Reviewed 5/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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Great spot for access to Rainier. Although its a campground, the sites are secluded and feel very private. The spot i stayed in (and many others) was right on the creek and had a great view. The sound of the water was enough ti drown out all else. The sites included a picnic table and fire ring. There were several pit toilets are the c... more
Great spot for access to Rainier. Although its a campground, the sites are secluded and feel very private. The spot i stayed in (and many others) was right on the creek and had a great view. The sound of the water was enough ti drown out all else. The sites included a picnic table and fire ring. There were several pit toilets are the campground. I had good cell reception and could even stream.
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tay_sand would stay here again
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“Beautiful and Serene”
Reviewed 7/29/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Wow - we had such a nice night here! We pulled up around 6pm without a reservation but luckily ended up with the last available site. We paid $20 to stay and also bought a (small) bundle of firewood for $7. Each campsite is spaced out well so you don't see or hear too much of your neighbors. The forest is lush, green, and jaw-dropp... more
Wow - we had such a nice night here! We pulled up around 6pm without a reservation but luckily ended up with the last available site. We paid $20 to stay and also bought a (small) bundle of firewood for $7.
Each campsite is spaced out well so you don't see or hear too much of your neighbors. The forest is lush, green, and jaw-dropping. The vault toilet was decently clean, though not perfect, as expected. The camp host was helpful and kind.
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Naecasalnuovo would stay here again
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“Good spot in the park”
Reviewed 7/30/2019
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 29 |
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Nice secluded spot to camp with many different sites. Each spot is surrounded by trees and overgrowth, so it feels private. Camp host is typically always on site and is very friendly and informative. Discounts are only for Seniors and the Discovery Pass though.
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“Unable to camp here”
Reviewed 9/21/2018
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Closes after Labor Day for winter. Paid camping site.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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