Big Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 32.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.7361, -121.9704
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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)
From the USFS.Official page
Is Big Creek Campground free?
No. Big Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Big Creek Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Big Creek Campground?
Maximum vehicle length; 24-40 feet.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
