Paradise Creek campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGifford Pinchot / St. HelensWashington⭐ 4.5 (151)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1

6 of the last 78 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

Paradise Creek campground in Washington has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. 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

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #035

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, AREA PARADISE CREEK #007–AREA PARADISE CREEK #012 next to each othersites #002, #003, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #017, #018, #031, #032, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #042

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #006, #013, #021

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, AREA PARADISE CREEK #036–AREA PARADISE CREEK #040 next to each othersites #003, #006, #008, #010, #011, #017, #018, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #033

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA PARADISE CREEK #025 & AREA PARADISE CREEK #026 next to each othersites #019, #025, #026

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #022

Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA PARADISE CREEK #001 & AREA PARADISE CREEK #002 next to each othersites #001, #002, #007, #009, #012, #013, #021, #031, #042

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.8 mi away.

⚡ Flo17.8 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint18.0 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 29 openings at Paradise Creek campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–14 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🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★146 ratings

5★109

4★21

3★11

2★1

1★4

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.2/4

Verizon0.2/4

T-Mobile0.1/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Paradise Creek campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Paradise Creek campground?

Paradise Creek campground 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 Paradise Creek campground?

Campsite fees at Paradise Creek campground 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 Paradise Creek campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Paradise Creek campground 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 Paradise Creek campground?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Paradise Creek campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–14 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 Paradise Creek campground a good campground?

Paradise Creek campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 151 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Paradise Creek campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Paradise Creek campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 28 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Paradise Creek campground located?

Paradise Creek campground is located in Gifford Pinchot / St. Helens, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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