Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Facilities are basic but functional: every site is set up for both tents and RVs and includes a picnic table, pedestal grill and fire pit; some parking spurs are paved while others are mossy native dirt. Drinking water is available, vault toilets are provided, and there are no hot showers onsite; gray-water disposal points are located throughout the campground.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 012 standard nonelectric |
From the Forest Service
Maximum vehicle length 24-40 feet.
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon) No ATVS or OHVS in campground Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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.
Camping fee covers the first two vehicles (2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle). Extra vehicle fee of $8.00 is charged for the third vehicle.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Please do not park your vehicle within the 100' well exclusion area as signed. Thank you your cooperation is appreciated!
From Ashford, WA, take Forest Road 52 approximately 5 miles to the campground.
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Hookups (individual campsites): 29 no-hookup individual sites.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (101 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The campground was quiet and beautiful. We booked a group site without knowing it, because it was the last option available. Beware that the sites that are more expensive are likely group sites!”
“Good campground. Bathroom was a tough spot.”
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| $25 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night29 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 9. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
29 sites · $25, $45/night
Loops: AREA BIG CREEK (29)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Enter the Nisqually Entrance in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park and begin the journey to Paradise. Drive along a historic winding road through old-growth forest with glimpses of…
Prior to 1920, there were very few shelters for backcountry rangers and hikers. In 1919-20, Superintendent Roger W. Toll reported the need for backcountry shelters to be placed ten to fifteen miles…
The road from White River to Sunrise is a journey through the geologic history of Mount Rainier. Volcanoes and glaciers have dramatically shaped the landscape. The first part of the tour is intended…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 48 mi from campground
$139/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 15 ft · sleeps 4 · 57 mi from campground
$245/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 3 · 72 mi from campground
$105/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Mt Rainier National Park area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

2-8 Hours
Looking for easy and enjoyable trails that the whole family can experience together? Consider the following trails in the Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, and Carbon…
Meet inside the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise.
Source: National Park Service (Mount Rainier National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
For August weekends, book about 174 days ahead. Three in four August Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 102 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 73 days ahead | 121 days ahead | 36 days ahead | 70 days ahead |
| June | 72 days ahead | 134 days ahead | 62 days ahead | 106 days ahead |
| July | 78 days ahead | 171 days ahead | 103 days ahead | 164 days ahead |
| August | 102 days ahead | 174 days ahead | 89 days ahead | 158 days ahead |
| September | 66 days ahead | 132 days ahead | 47 days ahead | 107 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (6,952 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
2-14 Days
With 97% of the park designated wilderness, backpacking and wilderness camping is one of the best ways to experience Mount Rainier National Park.

2 Hours
Enjoy a moderate, family-friendly loop hike through the forest to a beautiful waterfall along the Ohanapecosh River.

2-3 Hours
Enjoy a short hike from Mowich Lake to a large cascading waterfall fed by a glacier.

2-3 Hours
This loop trail explores the forest around Longmire, with glimpses of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually River Valley.

3-4 Days
Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting challenge to the mountaineer. Climbers must be in excellent physical condition…
Source: National Park Service (Mount Rainier National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.