Large 64-site Olympic NF campground near Hoodsport (first-come only) with a waterfall loop trail, easy Olympic NP Staircase access, and Lake Cushman nearby.
Big Creek Campground is the largest National Forest campground near Hoodsport on the Hood Canal corridor, with 64 sites accommodating RVs up to 36 feet on gravel pads. No reservations — first-come first-served. Vault toilets and potable water are on site. The Big Creek Loop is an easy family hike featuring a scenic waterfall and bridges. Lake Cushman is nearby for swimming and boating, and the Staircase area of Olympic National Park is just a few miles up the road for old-growth forest trails.
Big Creek Campground sits in the Hoodsport Ranger District of Olympic National Forest where Big Creek tumbles through old-growth forest before entering Lake Cushman — a reservoir that flooded the lower Skokomish River valley and backs up against the Olympic National Park wilderness boundary. Lake Cushman provides access to the Staircase area of Olympic National Park just 5 miles up the reservoir, where the North Fork Skokomish River carves through some of the most impressive old-growth forest in the Olympic Interior. The surrounding foothills protect critical spotted owl nesting habitat and support populations of black bear, mountain lion, and Roosevelt elk that migrate seasonally between the Olympic high country and the Hood Canal lowlands.
Sourced from first-hand visits, park ranger notes, and RV community reports. Updated when conditions change.
Small campground on the Hamma Hamma River — a quieter alternative to the larger Hood Canal campgrounds. Riverside sites (1–10) are most scenic. Good base for the Hamma Hamma Recreation Area trails and the Olympic hot springs (no car access — hike or horse only). Typically first-come, first-served outside of peak summer weekends. Wildlife sightings (bear, deer, river otter) are common.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Hoodsport, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 10 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 10 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 45 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 10 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 16 mi |
Stock up in Hoodsport, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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