Campground: Iron Creek

in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
99
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Not published
Group sites
17

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Campground: Iron Creek

This large campground (98 sites) is on a flat along the Cispus River and is located in an old growth stand of Douglas fir, Hemlock, and Cedar. Lush vegetation and ample space between sites makes them quite private. This is a great place to camp while exploring the more remote side of Mount St. Helens. Iron Creek Campground Loop encircles the campground and is perfect for a stroll through the big trees and offers great views of the Cispus River. View an Iron Creek Campground Loop Trail map (.pdf) View an Iron Creek Campground map (.pdf) Nearby Recreation Sites • Iron Creek Picnic Site • Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Area • Mount St. Helens East Side Accessible Adventures Video

Before you go

Season

05/17/2024 – 09/22/2024

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.