Blue Lake Creek Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | North Side | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | North Side | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | North Side | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | North Side | Back-in | 29 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | North Side | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | South Side | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | South Side | Back-in | 29 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | South Side | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | South Side | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | South Side | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 48 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
The campground consists of 11 back in sites with paved parking spurs that vary from 20 to 30 feet in length. Due to its popularity among OHV riders, Blue Lake Creek can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Minimal privacy is provided between sites. Hookups and drinking water are not available at this facility, however there are picnic tables, grills and vault toilets available on site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first serve. |
| Fees | Camping: Single Site: $20/night. Extra Vehicle:$8/vehicle. Day Use Fee: $5 |
| Rules | Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet. |
Weather by month
Getting there
Take State Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. Follow State Highway 131 to the fork and stay left onto Forest Road 23. Follow Forest Road 23 beyond North Fork Campground to Blue Lake Creek.
| Nearest town | Randle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.4036° N, 121.7364° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
Fire nearby
- WildfireWest Fork
38 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained
- WildfireHigh Lava
40 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained
- PrescribedTracy Hill Rx
48 mi from the campground · 28 acres
- PrescribedTop Of The World Rx
49 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | RMI Expeditions - Mountaineering Guide Service ↗ | 28.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Sunset RV ↗ | 54.2 mi |
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Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
Worth a stop
- 4.8 miTrailhead: Jackpot Lake ↗Trailhead
- 10.2 miTrailhead: Chain-Of-Lakes ↗Trailhead
- 12.6 miSite: Wakepish Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 12.6 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miCampground0.2 mi trail
- 0.1 miHigh Log0.2 mi trail
- 0.5 miBlue Lake Hiker2.3 mi trail
- 0.6 miBlue Lake Ridge ↗9.8 mi trail
- 1.5 miJuniper Ridge ↗13 mi trail
- 1.5 miTongue Mountain ↗6 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miTrailhead: Blue Lake Hiker ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 0.6 miTrailhead: Blue Lake ORV ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
- inGifford Pinchot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,496,308 acres
- 9.2 miGoat Rocks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 108,020 acres
- 11.3 miMount Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 47,123 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- North Fork Guard Station No. 1142Building · Randle · 4.2 mi
- Randle Ranger Station–Work CenterBuilding · Randle · 14 mi
Natural features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres, including the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Blue Lake Creek Campground is located in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass Wilderness. The Cispus River runs nearby the campground and can be accessed via a short hike. Blue Lake, a small mountain lake with beautiful turquoise waters, can also be reached by via a trail leaving the campground.
Recreation
There is direct access to the Valley Trail, which is used by OHV riders, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Valley Trail offers a network of over 50 miles of OHV trails. The shorter High Log Trail is only open to foot traffic and connects with the Cispus River, where fishing and other water activities abound. Hikers looking to explore the stunning scenery of Blue Lake, can take the Valley Trail #270 to the Blue Lake Trail, which leads visitors on a trek of moderate difficulty to Blue Lake, where fishing and beautiful mountain landscapes await.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Sites at Blue Lake Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Blue Lake Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Blue Lake Creek Campground have?
11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Lake Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Blue Lake Creek Campground?
There is direct access to the Valley Trail, which is used by OHV riders, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blue Lake Creek Campground?
Randle, Washington.
Source: Getting there
What if Blue Lake Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Campground (4.1 mi, partly first-come), North Fork Bear Group Camp (4.1 mi), and North Fork Beaver Group Camp (4.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby