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Blue Lake Creek Campground is a small campground just off Forest Road 23. The campground itself is located in a small hardwood stand surrounded by conifers. Sites are typically open and grassy. This campground is popular with Off Highway Vehicle users and can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Valley Trail #270 can be accessed from the campground. This trail is a heavily used motorized trail. The High Log Trail #295 is directly across from the campground. This hiker only trail is only 0.3 miles long and drops down to a nice pool on the Cispus River.
Maps:
Blue Lake Creek Campground Map
Blue Lake Creek Campground Motor Vehicle Use Map (pages 33-34)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 10/1/23: Concessionaire hosting is over for season. Using campground for recreation is allowed but you must follow rules for Disperse Camping and Leave No Trace Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics (usda.gov)! Campground has both reservation and first come first serve sites July 14-Sept. 10. Make reservations on Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance or you may call 1-877-444-6777. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
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| Open Season: | 05/19/2023 - 09/24/2023 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | No potable water. Well for handpump is subject to surface water contamination. Water system inactive |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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General Information
Directions:From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25 for Follow Forest Road 23 for 16.1 miles and arrive at the campground on your left.
Activities
Campground Camping
This campground is popular with OHV users and can become noisy when trail bikes come and go.
| No. of Sites | 11 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Campground features easy RV parking.
| No. of Sites | 11 |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Asphalt |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 22' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 22' |
OHV Camping
Well-defined paved campsites. Quad access to trails.
Picnicking
Picnicking in camp sites is available for a fee.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | site length 20-30 feet |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Accessible: |