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Campground: Big Creek
This beautiful campground set in a wooded area close to the west entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park is a great getaway for a camping trip.
Big Creek Campground is a single-loop campground located close to the west entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park. It is also close to Glacier View Wilderness and the Sawtooth Trail system including High Rock Lookout Trail #266. Some sites overlook Big Creek. The lush vegetation provides good privacy between sites.
View a map of Big Creek Campground (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (10/15/2024): Concessionaire services have ended for the season. Public users are welcome to utilize the recreation site during the off season, but need to practice Leave No Trace principles, and are expected to PACK-OUT all trash at the end of their visit. Vehicles found blocking the gate are subject to fines / towing at owners expense. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
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| Open Season: | 05/17/2024 - 09/22/2024 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length 24-40 feet. |
| Closest Towns: | Elbe, WA; Packwood, WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| 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 Ashford, Washington travel east on State Highway 706 for approximately 2.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 52 (Kernahan Road). Follow Forest Road 52 for 1.9 miles and arrive at the campground on your right.
Activities
Campground Camping
Each site has a pedestal grill. The campground requires vehicles to have a relatively tight turning radius. Some parking spurs are paved; others are native moss and dirt.
| No. of Sites | 26 single site(s), 3 double 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
The campground requires vehicles to have a relatively tight turning radius.
| No. of Sites | 27 |
| 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 | Native Material or Asphalt |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 22' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 22' |
River and Stream Fishing
Fishing in nearby Skate Creek. See Washington State fishing regulations.
| Fish Species | Brook trout |
Picnicking
Picnicking in camp sites is available for a fee.