Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Randle, WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (13 reviews)

Season: May through October

In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground. Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River can be reached from multi-use trails leaving the campground, making this location popular among hikers, mountain bikers and OHV riders.This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.The campground consists of

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blue-lake-creek-campground-gifford-pinchot-nf-wa to be notified when sites open up.

Blue Lake Creek Campground offers well-shaded sites among maple trees and ferns with direct access to the Valley Trail for hiking, mountain biking, and OHV riding. Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River are reachable via multi-use trails from the campground.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Swainson's Thrush, Pacific Wren, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Northern Rubber Boa, Northwestern Garter Snake, and Northwestern Alligator Lizard have been documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 11 sites Most sites have no hookups but are suitable for self-contained RVs Direct access to Valley Trail for OHV, mountain biking, and hiking activities

Skip Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) if: You require RV hookups, as none are available at most sites. You plan to visit outside the May-October operating season. You need hookups for your RV.

Best time to visit Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa): May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Fork Bear Group Camp (Randle, WA), Adams Fork Campground (Randle, WA), Cat Creek Campground (WA), Tower Rock Campground (Randle, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)

Cell signal at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) (Randle, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)

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Randle, WA, WA★ 3.6 (13 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground. Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River can be reached from multi-use trails leaving the campground, making this location popular among hikers, mountain bikers and OHV riders.This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.The campground consists of 11 back in sites with paved parking spurs that vary from 20 to 30 feet in length.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV48 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups, as none are available at most sites✕ You plan to visit outside the May-October operating season✕ You need hookups for your RV

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 11 sites

Most sites have no hookups but are suitable for self-contained RVs

Direct access to Valley Trail for OHV, mountain biking, and hiking activities

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Pika, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Swainson's Thrush, Pacific Wren, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Northern Rubber Boa, Northwestern Garter Snake, and Northwestern Alligator Lizard have been documented within 8km.

Location

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541-338-7869· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Getting there →

Take State Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. Follow State Highway 131 to the fork and and stay left onto Forest Road 23. Follow Forest Road 23 beyond North Fork Campground to Blue Lake Creek.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) cost per night?+
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) open?+
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)?+
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) can accommodate RVs up to 48 feet.
How do I make reservations at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)?+
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) open, and what are check-in times?+
Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$20 /night★ 3.6 (13)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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