Iron Creek Campground

Randle, WA

4.7(185 reviews)

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About this campground

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.

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.

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.

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.

What campers say

Iron Creek Campground sits among mossy old-growth and offers well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and easy trails down to the river. Bathrooms are generally clean and stocked, and many sites feel private thanks to large trees. Practical tradeoffs: some sites are tight or sloped, there are no showers, cell reception is limited, and one should expect biting flies at times in summer. The setting is family- and pet-friendly and good for biking or trail running; some visitors find fees a bit steep. Overall a peaceful, scenic option if you pick an appropriately sized site.

Our summary of 185 traveler reviews.