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Big Creek Campground
Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The 64 camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek, a small stream, is adjacent to the campground. Fires in developed campsites only.
Click here to view a map of the campground.
Three covered picnic shelters are available for group–day use only. Hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and exceptional scenery can be enjoyed in the area. Lake Cushman and the Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park are nearby with a public boat ramp available in vicinity.
A trailhead within the campground accesses Big Creek Campground Trail #827 - a gentle loop around Big Creek Campground, and Upper Big Creek Loop #827.1 a longer loop trail which also links up to the Mt Ellinor Connector Trail #827.2 north of the campground.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | First come, first serve |
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| Operational Hours: | May to September |
| Reservations: | First come, first served. The Big Creek Campground is closed for the season. |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | mid-May - September |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Maximum stay is 14 days. Pets must be leashed. No more than 8 people per campsite. Trailers and RVs 36' max. |
| Closest Towns: | Hoodsport, WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (6) |
| Passes: | Golden Age, Golden Access, Interagency Senior & Interagency Access passes accepted. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Hood Canal Ranger District - Quilcene |
General Information
Directions:From Hoodsport, WA turn west onto State Route 119 (from Highway 101)and drive 9 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 24. Turn left and travel 100 yards. The entrance to Big Creek Campground is on the right side of the road.
Activities
Campground Camping
Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek—a small stream—is adjacent to the campground.
| No. of Sites | 53 single site(s) 12 tent only sites |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Picnicking
General Info:
General Notes
Big Creek Campfire area