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Big Creek Campground

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Big Creek Campground, near Hoodsport, Washington, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the usual crowds. With spacious sites that offer a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

This campground is known for its beautiful forest surroundings and easy access to hiking trails. Visitors rave about the nearby Lake Cushman, which is just a stone's throw away, and the lush, rainforest-like atmosphere that makes for a serene camping experience. One camper noted, “What more could you ask for in a campground?” highlighting the stunning scenery and the fun of walking along the creek.

Amenities include picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to enjoy evenings around the campfire. While the facilities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, the cleanliness and maintenance of the campground are frequently praised. Campers appreciate the ample potable water spigots scattered throughout the area, ensuring you stay hydrated during your adventures.

For those eager to explore, there are fantastic hiking opportunities right from your campsite, including trails that lead to breathtaking views of Mount Ellinor. Whether you're looking to relax in the peaceful surroundings or embark on a hiking adventure, Big Creek Campground is a solid choice for your next outdoor getaway.

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Location

Big Creek Campground is located in Washington

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Directions

From Hoodsport, WA turn west onto State Route 119 (from Highway 101)and drive 9 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 24. Turn left and travel 100 yards. The entrance to Big Creek Campground is on the right side of the road.

Coordinates

47.4923868 N
123.21023167 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2025

I'm an avid camper - this was THE WORST experience ever.

I'm an avid camper, and the experience I had at this campground with the host was ABSOLUTELY THE WORST ever. We arrived at the campground early to find the best spot as we were planning to take some outdoor wedding photos at the campsite the day after. It was not a busy season, so there were only a couple of sites occupied. We carefully selected a spot, paid for it, and posted the receipt on the site clip. I took a photo of both the envelope and the receipt clipped at the site. 

After exploring the national park, we arrived at the campground at around 9pm. Most of the campsites were still unoccupied. To our surprise, when we arrived at our reserved spot, there was a group of people who took our campsite! They already put up their tent and a canopy as well. When I checked the pole where I clipped the receipt, it was GONE & REPLACED by someone else's!! When I talked to those people who took our campsite, there were already drunk and were at the verge of becoming hostile. But they did tell us that the host "allowed" them to take the spot. 

Right then and there, we went to the host and explained the situation, and the host said (1) we never paid and that (2) there was no receipt clipped at the site. When I told him that that wasn't true, he proceeded to tell me that the information I wrote on the clip let him know that we were checking out today. So, for a second, I thought maybe I wrote either the# of nights spent or check-out date incorrectly. But then, I remembered I took pictures of both the envelope and the receipt!! I showed the photos to him, then, of course, he could not lie his way out of this. 

There was no apology, and he simply proceeded to tell us to sleep at one of the other available campsites. We were super furious because we had NEVER experienced this kind of rudeness, lies, and brazen behavior. As anyone can imagine, we did not want to spend another second there, so we demanded a refund, and "MIRACULOUSLY", the envelope (still glued) with our payment was found in his RV. 

I'm reporting the host to the US Forest Service.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2023

Perfect weekend

It is both close to Lake Cushman and close to town. It’s clean and easy drive through.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Matthew L., August 30, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2022

Perfection!

We stayed in site #53 for two nights and nearly had the campground to ourselves. This is dry camping at it’s best. With almost no other campers here, the silence was amazing. Most all sites that were large enough for RVs seemed quite level. There is a great deal of privacy between sites and ample potable water spigots. The bathrooms are a bit spaced out so if you aren’t self contained, be prepared to walk.

There are great hiking opportunities right from camp which was great for getting the dogs some exercise.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Lori T., September 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Lori T., September 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Lori T., September 20, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 4, 2022

Lovely Campsite!

This campsite was very lovely, it had a nice fire pit and a fair amount of privacy between sites.

Site12
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by matt P., July 4, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

Mountains, Rivers, Forests and Lakes!

What more could you ask for in a campground? This one is located just off of lake Cushman, follows along the creek which is super fun to walk along, has a great rainforest feel, and is also within a 30 minute drive of one of the most amazing hikes of my life. Definitely make reservations or get there early, we had a hard time landing a spot but snagged one last minute. Most of the spots we saw were very decently sized, only had a few neighbors, really great spot! Toilets are just pit toilets, so come prepared for that and definitely bring hand soap

  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Brooke H., August 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Brooke H., August 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Brooke H., August 11, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Beautiful

Beautiful forest campground. We loved this campground because there is plenty of room for all the campers. Clean and well kept.

  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by The Free Birds RV R., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by The Free Birds RV R., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by The Free Birds RV R., August 21, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018

Peaceful

Great relaxing location. Really close to lake Cashman. Campgrounds provide plenty of space for groups of 8-10. Very clean and beautiful location for summer camping.

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

One of the best east side Olympics campground

This was one of the first areas we explored and keep coming back to it. They aren't open all year (typically May to October) but it is well worth it in the summer! We found a nice secluded and quiet spot with larger than average spacing to set up our large tent. The spots have a nice campfire ring and table that sit among the trees. The bathroom was a pit toilet but we have found that they aren't bad up hear. There isn't running water in the privy but they did have water for the campers. The road in is all paved and there is supposed to be a camp host although when we were there, no one showed up. The cost is a bit pricey for us at $20 but still better than the local state parks. As far as hiking there is a nice 4 mile loop and a nice ascent to Mount Eleanor. The 4 mile hike is one of my favorites so far in the region.

  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Tom K., July 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Tom K., July 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Tom K., July 29, 2018
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Reviewed May. 9, 2018

Stellar Basecamp for South Olympics Exploration

Near Lake Cushman and not far out of Hoodsport off Highway 101, this easily accessible campground is away from the summer craziness that afflicts so many campgrounds in the Olympics. That said, it's still very close to the big boat-friendly lake (just a few miles to the south) and Staircase, which is an amazing entry point into Olympic National Park.

The surrounding forest is lush and gorgeous, the campsites fairly spread out (there are 23 sites for tents, trailers and RVs, with the usual amenities) and as an entry point to outstanding hiking it's first rate. My crew hit the short trail that circumnavigates the campground and then hooked up to the Upper Big Creek Loop Trail, which climbs into the forest, features some nice bridge crossings and affords views of Mount Ellinor (you can connect to the Mount Ellinor Trail, too, if you're super ambitious and ready to go big!). Big Creek roars steeply down through part of the trail (under a few bridges, that is!) and then skirts its namesake campground.

Big Creek Campground is definitely a stellar basecamp for exploring the south Olympics area, which abounds with trails, climbs and fishing spots, and I'd highly recommend you giving it a shot.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Allen S., May 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Allen S., May 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Allen S., May 9, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2017

Nice respite from crowds

We camped here on a Thursday night-- got in late and Staircase was full but Big Creek had tons of space available. Great campground, well spaced sites, very clean with new facilities and spacious picnic shelters (the shelter lights don't turn off however, so that was almost a problem). We got a site on our own private loop! Plenty of bathrooms and water spigots around. We had a great time, and experienced no bugs! The only downside was the tent spaces are all in fine gravel beds, so not the softest.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Elizabeth K., August 13, 2017
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Elizabeth K., August 13, 2017
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Elizabeth K., August 13, 2017
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Reviewed Jul. 17, 2017

Peaceful wooded campground near Olympic National Park

We stumbled upon this campground by chance and were quite happy to have done so. We came early in the morning and were able to get a tent site (first come first serve $20/night) before setting out to explore the Staircase area of Olympic National Park. The campground hosts were super friendly and gave us great advice on where to go in the area. Our tent site had a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and nice gravel parking pad. The spots here are well dispersed and set back in the woods for the most part so they felt very secluded and peaceful. We didn't spend a ton of time around the campground and this was just a one night exploration base but overall it was clean, offered good basic amenities and was very quiet and tranquil.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Isabelle K., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Isabelle K., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Big Creek Campground by Isabelle K., July 17, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Big Creek Campground?

Big Creek Campground offers well-maintained facilities including clean restrooms, spacious picnic shelters with lights, and fire pits at each site. The campsites feature ample space between neighbors for privacy, with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground provides a peaceful forest setting with sites that can accommodate groups of 8-10 people. While this is dry camping (no hookups), the grounds are clean and well-kept with newer facilities. The campsites are designed with good spacing, creating a sense of seclusion even when the campground is busy.

How do I make reservations for Big Creek Campground?

Big Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a fee of $20 per night for tent sites. For popular summer weekends, arriving early is highly recommended as the nearby Staircase area can fill up quickly, sending overflow campers to Big Creek. During peak season, especially for weekend camping, it's advisable to arrive as early as possible to secure a spot. For the most current reservation information, contact Olympic National Forest directly as policies may change.

Where is Big Creek Campground located in Washington?

Big Creek Campground is located near Lake Cushman in the Olympic National Forest of Washington. It's situated just off Highway 101, not far from the town of Hoodsport. The campground is positioned a few miles north of Lake Cushman and close to the Staircase entrance of Olympic National Park. This location provides easy access to both the lake for water activities and numerous hiking trails in the Olympics, while being relatively accessible from major routes. The setting offers a rainforest feel while still being within a reasonable drive of amenities.

Is Big Creek Campground currently open for camping?

Big Creek Campground typically operates seasonally from May through October. It's not open year-round, making it primarily a summer destination. The campground closes during the winter and early spring months, so plan your visit accordingly. For exact opening and closing dates, which may vary slightly year to year based on conditions, contact Olympic National Forest or check their official website before planning your trip.