Iron Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates mid-May through mid-September. Winter road closures affect access on Forest Road 25. Reservations available through Recreation.gov starting in spring.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event
The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Winter Road Closures
Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.
Washout on Forest Road 93
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.
Forest Road 2801 Closure
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
About
Iron Creek Campground sits near the confluence of Iron Creek and the Cispus River in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. With 99 single and double family sites spread across four loops, this large campground winds through a forest of old-growth Douglas firs, cedars and hemlock. Lush vegetation and ample space between sites provides excellent privacy for campers seeking a peaceful forest experience. The campground offers level, paved back-in spurs suitable for RVs up to 40 feet, with each site equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and hand-pumped potable water serve the campground. Iron Creek provides excellent fishing opportunities for cutthroat trout, whitefish, and rainbow trout in both the creek and Cispus River. Visitors can explore the barrier-free 0.3-mile Iron Creek Old Growth Trail or the Iron Creek Campground Loop Trail, both designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels with benches and scenic views along the way. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the more remote eastern side of Mount St. Helens, with Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Site nearby and Windy Ridge Viewpoint approximately 20 miles away. Forest Road 25 provides scenic driving with excellent views of Mount St. Helens.
Directions
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer right in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 25 for 7.8 miles and arrive at the campground on your left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 497-1103 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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