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Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMount Rainier NPWashington⭐ 4.6 (129)
Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
11 of the last 81 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) in Washington has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #007
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #019
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA BIG CREEK #013–AREA BIG CREEK #015 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #025, #026
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #018, #020, #024, #027
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #001
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA BIG CREEK #011 & AREA BIG CREEK #012 next to each othersites #011, #012, #021
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #002
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.5 mi away.

⚡ EVCS3.5 midirections →
🔌 Charging station1.8 midirections →
🔌 Charging station1.9 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$45/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★125 ratings
5★88
4★25
3★8
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4
T-Mobile2.3/4
AT&T0.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)?

Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)?

Campsite fees at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) run about $25–$45/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) a good campground?

Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 129 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA), Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 48 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) located?

Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) is located in Mount Rainier NP, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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