Can you reserve a site at Iron Creek Campground?

Yes, Iron Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Iron Creek Campground have?

99 sites in total, of which 98 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Iron Creek Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Iron Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Iron Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Iron Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Iron Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Iron Creek Campground

Campground · Washington · 98 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF) · Open Access

98
Bookable sites: 40 ft
Max rig length: up to 12
People per site: 1,094 ft
Elevation

Overview

Iron Creek Campground sits near the confluence of Iron Creek and the Cispus River. This large campground winds through a forest of old-growth Douglas firs, cedars and hemlock. Lush vegetation and ample space between sites offers excellent privacy.

Recreation

Iron Creek provides great fishing for cutthroat trout, whitefish and rainbow trout.

Visitors can stroll along the .3-mile Iron Creek Old Growth Trail and weave through the forest and along the Cispus River, or continue on a longer walk down the Iron Creek Campground Trail. This trail is barrier-free and designed to accommodate any age or skill level, with benches and plenty of places to stop along the way.

Facilities

There are 99 single and double family sites that are back-in and paved. Level spurs provide easy RV parking. Picnic tables, campfire rings and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982.

Iron Creek is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This District is roughly located among three volcanic peaks: Mt. Rainier to the north, Mt. Adams to the east, and Mount St. Helens to the west.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

The Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Site is just up Forest Road 25 toward the town of Randle. Forest Road 25 is a popular scenic drive and provides excellent views of Mount St. Helens.

The Windy Ridge Viewpoint at Mount St. Helens is approximately 20 miles away.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/22/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
98 bookable sites
99 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, D

Site types

98 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

99 campsites at Iron Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
002 Multi	A	Management	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
003 Multi	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
004	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
005	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
006	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
007	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
008	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
009	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
010	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
011	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
012	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
013	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015 Multi	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	12	🐾
016	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
017	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
018 Multi	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
019	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
020	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
021	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
022	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
023	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
024	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
025 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	12	🐾
026	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
027	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
028	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
029	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
031	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
032	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
033	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
034 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	12	🐾
035 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
036	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
037	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
038	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
039	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
040	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
041	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
042	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
043	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	8	🐾
044	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
045 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	12	🐾
046	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
047	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
048	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
049	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
050 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
051	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
052	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
053	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
054 Multi	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
055	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
056	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
057	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
058	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
059	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
060	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
061	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
062	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
063	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
064	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
065	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
066	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
067 Multi	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
068	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
069	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
070 Multi	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
071	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
072	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
073	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	8	🐾
074 Multi	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
075	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	8	🐾
076	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
077	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	8	🐾
078	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
079	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
080	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
081	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
082	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
083 Multi	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	12	🐾
084	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
085	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
086 Multi	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾
087	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
088	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
089	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
090	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
091	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
092	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
093 Multi	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	12	🐾
094	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
095	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
096	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
097	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
098 Multi	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	12	🐾
099	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Take Highway 12 from I-5 and proceed 40 miles to Randle, turn south on Forest Road 25 and continue for 12 miles to the campground.

46.42972, -121.98694 · 46°25'47.0"N 121°59'13.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	11.4	9.7	9.3	6.1	4.3	2.3	0.9	1.1	2.3	5.9	11.6	11.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Iron Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Iron Creek Campground?: Yes, Iron Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Iron Creek Campground have?: 99 sites in total, of which 98 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Iron Creek Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Iron Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Iron Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Iron Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Iron Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Iron Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Iron Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping : Reservations open on 5/24/2024 Single Site/$27
Double Site/$50
Extra Vehicle : $8

Restrictions:

Maximum vehicle length is 24-40 feet. Due to a fire in 2023 Loop A will remain closed in 2024 .

Accessibility:

This is one of the first recreation areas encountered when entering the forest heading south just off of Forest Road 25 from Randle, WA. This site, including the campground and picnic area, offer flat, accessible parking and paths.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Iron Creek Campground

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North Fork Bear Group Camp 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Fork Beaver Group Camp 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mount Margaret Backcountry 10 mi · Permit · we watch it
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA) 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Site: Wakepish Picnic Area 7.2 mi · Facility
Miners Car Interpretive Site 10.1 mi · Facility
Meta Lake Interpretive Site 10.2 mi · Facility
Campground: Blue Lake Creek 12 mi · Campground
Harmony Falls Viewpoint 12.1 mi · Facility

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Contact

Phone 541-338-7869
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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