Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.73528, -121.97028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-338-7869
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
Overview Situated in the vicinity of majestic Mount Rainier, Big Creek is a family campground nestled among Douglas firs, hemlock, alders and maples. The lush vegetation offers plenty of privacy between sites. The sites at Big Creek form a loop, with only a handful of sites sitting along the banks of Big Creek. Open from mid-May through late September, Big Creek provides an alternative to the campgrounds at Mount Rainier National Park, which can get very crowded during the summer. Recreation Anglers can try their luck at catching brook trout in Big Creek or for those looking to explore the area, the Osborne Mountain Trail starts at the campground. The route is steep, but the scenery is amazing, and the trail can be traversed by foot, horse, mountain bike or dirt bike. Facilities The campground requires vehicles to have a relatively tight turning radius. Big Creek can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs, with a maximum vehicle length of 22 feet. Some parking spurs are paved; others are native moss and dirt. Some sites have rocks or heavy vegetation, which may make it difficult to pitch a tent. Drinking water is available, but there are no hot showers available onsite. Vault toilets are provided as well as a fire pit and picnic table at each site. Natural Features Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 8.7 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- South Hill Propane Connection · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 129 designated routes (285 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mount Rainier National Park Lodging | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Anderson Lake Camp | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Lake George Camp | Free campsite | 5.1 mi | Free | — |
| Sahara Creek Horse Camp | Private campground | 5.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.