Big Creek Campground, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Big Creek Campground is located in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest (1 hr 2 min southeast of South Hill, WA) with an elevation of 1,813 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $22.00 to $40.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		68%
4 star		21%
3 star		4%
2 star		3%
1 star		1%

@ShengyiY63F964 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #11

Excellent campsite. Site #11 is quiet, spacious for our 6 people tent and near water faucet. Both bathrooms are clean and no odor. Camp host is really nice. The campsite is 20 minutes from the national parks entrance and 40 minutes from paradise.

@AaronG8445754 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #7

This campground was very well cared for. Bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.

@TheresaW977292 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #11

Beautiful site! If you have an RV, make sure you have dumped and filled before arriving. The closest dump and water site is about 12 or so miles away. There are a few primitive water spigots around the circle for drinking water. The toilets are only pit toilets with no lights! The sites are beautiful , roomy, private, and shaded!

@Charlotte7B2A6 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #15

Great campground. Quiet & nice area.

@KarlieD4625671 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #26

We arrived a bit late and didnt spend much time in this site, but overall it was a nice campground. A small note that site 26 is right next to the vault toilet and was a bit smelly near where we parked our car, but not neat the tend pad. The tent pad is set back from the loop which is nice, but we did hear a lot of noise from the nearby road and dogs barking from houses nearby.

@SteveD9647307 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #25

Nice big site right outside Mt. Rainier National Park!

@GavinW7BB10916 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #7

Quick access to Mount Rainier. Clean campsite and clean latrines. Quiet and out of the way feeling.

@AdrienneY8DE03 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #13

Fantastic camp hosts and super convenient to Rainier. Site (16) had a cool little back area that would have been perfect for a second tent or more secluded stay. Seemed like most of the sites were very spacious and could accommodate a nice spread, but no loud parties or big groups when I was there.

@ChunyingDA3993 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #9

My drive-through site was big and has good privacy. Campground is quiet, close to Mt Rainier.

@SusanK2706776 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #9

We had a pull-through site that was very spacious and felt very private. Would definitely stay here again.

@maureenm112503 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #20

Was a great campground. Hosts made their rounds like clockwork, vault toilets were clean. The only complaint I have is that there was a group camped next to and across from us who didn't keep their pack of dogs leashed and which was constantly running after other campers, their dogs, and barking at them. It made me have to be ever more vigilant when I should have been relaxed, but there were always 3-4 dogs running up and down the road barking at people. Also, the people at that camp left all of their food stuff out overnight and while they were gone for a few hours, putting other campers in danger from wild scavengers.

@KyleH8971372 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #18

The Camp host is a lovely person. She was very warm and welcoming. The camp was in great shape and we had a wonderful time.

@MattD1154148 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #6

A great place to stay on the way out (or in) from Mt. Rainier National Park. Our campsite backed up to Big Creek, a tributary (I believe) of the Nisqually River, which begins on Mt. Rainier's Nisqually Glacier. There's a trail that begins on the backend of the campground and travels into the forest.The facilities were clean and the campsites were pleasant, with the sounds of the creek dimming the sound of traffic nearby.

@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #13

I stayed in site 13 and it was great! The other camps are not too close and the creek, although not visible, is nearby an audible. It is a smaller site but it was perfect for my small tent. Water spigot is across the road so no one is stopping at this campsite to access water. Toilet was a short walk and was very clean.

@ChrisS8694045 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #21

Annette, the campground host was outstanding! Nice sites, good bathrooms, quiet hours observed.

@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #26

We enjoyed a family reunion over a 2-night stay and introduced my 1-year old grandson to camping. The weather was beautiful and we had a fine time. Annette, the camp host, was very friendly and welcoming. We look forward to returning next summer.

@VeronicaPF689A · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #24

good site! solid area, very pretty, spacious, not loud. pretty gnarly pit toilet though -- I've definitely had worse but I've also had better.

@DanielleL60CCE · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #20

This is a beautiful campground. campsite 20 is not a 5 star site. Pros: Close to water Spicket and bathroom Cons: Late afternoon sun, small site for a 6person tent, very lumpy ground, not a good spot for a hammock plus tent. Bugs were horrendous. Also, we had some drama once we got to the tent site. The people who were there for two days before us decided to stay an extra day and then tell us that they had booked the site. The campus was not Available. But then, when I pulled out my toddler, the people were finally nice and decided to move to a different site. It was not a welcoming event. Will stay at here again for sure, but I had a different site. 24 seemed better and sites 1011 are closer to the water.

@KristinO364492 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #24

Such a great spot! We had pretty wet weather so the campground was quiet for our stay. Such an easy drive to get right into the National Park. The host was friendly and attentive and while vault toilets are never glamorous, the handful of toilets here were well tended. There are a lot of trees and undergrowth separating the sites from each other so there was a decent amount of privacy for most sites. This particular site doesnt have much overhead tree coverage so there wont be much shade on hot sunny days. The tent pad doesnt have much wiggle room with a lot of vegetation around it so our large tent was a tight fit.

@TwincyN6AD730D · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #1

Beautiful experience

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Jun 10, 2024 at Campsite #2

Great campground with generous campsites. Perfect for family camping as their are a host of kid-friendly hikes accessible right from the campground.

@AbigailA69057C · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #2

Great location, minutes from Mt Rainier!

@sarahf5369051 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #1

Could not find the camp host but didn't need to. Our site was large and private, it's a quiet campground. Would definitely return!

@DianneG9078160 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #6

Although the outhouses are somewhat primitive, this is a laid back, quiet campground with lots of privacy between sites, big fir trees and a lovely creek running through it.

@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Aug 12, 2023 at Campsite #13

Stayed in site 13, and we thought it was perfect. Easy to get in and the campground is mostly shade. Heard lots of wildlife. Spaces were large enough, clean, hosts great. Turns out site 1-6 are right on the river (as in feet away from camping/picnic table). Some cell service and we are only a few minutes away from Ashford which is nice if you need anything. Close to the mountain and would make a great base. Big Creek is right there so lots of exploring options and a very long hiking trail that leads up to some lakes.

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