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Iron Creek Campground Trailhead

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Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeCamping : Reservations open on 5/24/2024 Single Site/$27 Double Site/$50 Extra Vehicle : $8
Noteopen 05/17/2024 to 09/22/2024
Noteaccess: This is one of the first recreation areas encountered when entering the forest heading south just off of Forest Road 25
RestrictionsMaximum vehicle length is 24-40 feet. Due to a fire in 2023 Loop A will remain closed in 2024.
Parking passNorthwest Forest Pass, $5 per day or $30 per year or an America the Beautiful pass
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest › U.S. Forest Service
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ℹ Iron Creek Recreation Area, Road, and Trail ClosureThe Iron Creek Area was heavily impacted by the the December 2025 high wind and flood events causing downed trees across the area and standing hazard trees. Due to a risk to public safety from downed trees, standing…Forest Service · Jul 8 · details ›
Fire RestrictionsThere are no current fire restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Even with lower fire risk please continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely…Forest Service · Sep 18 · details ›
Daylight7:22 am 6:25 pm
Air qualityAQI 23 Good
Snow0″ snow at Pinto Rock (4,450 ft, 12 km away)
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