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Big Creek Campground
7 mi northwest of Hoodsport, WA · Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G
About Big Creek Campground
Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The 64 camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek, a small stream, is adjacent to the campground. Fires in developed campsites only. [Click here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd952888.pdf) to view a map of the campground. Three covered picnic shelters are available for group–day use only. Hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and exceptional scenery can be enjoyed in the area. Lake Cushman and the [Staircase](http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-staircase.htm) entrance to Olympic National Park are nearby with a public boat ramp available in vicinity. A trailhead within the campground accesses [Big Creek Campground Trail 827](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/recarea/?recid=48109) - a gentle loop around Big Creek Campground, and [Upper Big Creek…
- Fees: - $20/Night for single unit (50% reduced fee with Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access passes.) - $5/Extra passenger vehicle (over…
- Season: mid-May – 09/10
- Managed by: USFS - Olympic National Forest
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Hoodsport, WA · 47.49239, -123.21025
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb and Dec.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Campground | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Big Creek Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Mt. Ellinor Connector | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Big Creek Confluence | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Mt. Ellinor | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Jefferson Pass | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (University observatory), 41 mi.
Dump station: 9.3 mi
Propane: 10.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman Campground 1.8 mi
- Horse Camp 3.2 mi
- Backcountry Camping 4.6 mi
- Wagonwheel Camp 5 mi
- Tidewater RV Park 5.5 mi
- Dow Creek RV Resort 5.6 mi