Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)

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Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA), USDA Forest Service

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 … How to get there: From Ashford, WA, take Forest Road 52 approximately 5 miles to the campground. Cost: Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 541-338-7869. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234086 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: Gifford Pinchot National Forest). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.