Big Creek Campground

Its 64 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open from May to October. Big Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Hoodsport, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Hoodsport, Washington

The wooden Big Creek Campground entrance sign

A trail sign on the Big Creek loop by the campground

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The wooden Big Creek Campground entrance sign. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 36 ft

Big Creek Campground sits inside Olympic National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Cushman and Staircase: Lake Cushman (public boat ramp nearby) and the Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park are close by; Big Creek runs beside the campground. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 64
Max RV length: 36 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days per developed site; 21 days per calendar year
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 700 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Big Creek Campground is open from May to October , at 700 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Creek Campground?

No. Big Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Creek Campground?

Camping at Big Creek Campground costs Single Site: $20 per night.

How many campsites does Big Creek Campground have?

Big Creek Campground has 64 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Big Creek Campground?

Yes, Big Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Big Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Creek Campground.

When is Big Creek Campground open?

Big Creek Campground is open from May to October.

How long can you stay at Big Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Big Creek Campground is 14 consecutive days per developed site; 21 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Big Creek Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Big Creek Campground itself. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Big Creek Campground?

Big Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 6.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Kokanee, whose mapped center point is 6.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Kokanee fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 20 miles

Wynoochee Lake's mapped center point is 20 miles from Big Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wynoochee Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Aldrich Lake fishing (7.3 miles) , Robbins Lake fishing (7.5 miles) , Clara Lake fishing (8.1 miles) , Cady Lake fishing (8.7 miles) , and Wood Lake fishing (9.5 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Potlatch State Park (11 miles to its center) , Triton Cove State Park (13 miles to its center) , and Twanoh State Park (14 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Reservable Staircase Campground Hoodsport · National Park Service

First-come Brown Creek Shelton · National Forest First-come Lena Creek Lilliwaup · National Forest

First-come Hamma Hamma Hoodsport · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Hoodsport and campgrounds in Mason.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, season, notableFeature, reservationSystem, fee, water, toilets), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night

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