Iron Creek Campground — Hotel in Graham

Three stars reflects the original site we reserved (site 77 on loop D) photo below for reference.

Location and hosts I would give 10 stars if I could!

Couldn’t find a whole lot of photos on individual sites and even resorted to a few camping groups online to get some insight. Unfortunately, site 77 was more of a picnic area than a full camping site. There was no dedicated tent pad area and the largest area wasn’t big enough for our four person tent. The tent was essentially set up next to the fire pit (meaning we wouldn’t have been comfortable having one going with sparks that close) and the area we set up was on a slope with very brittle dirt so the stakes didn’t stay in. Zero privacy — it was completely open and on the road that goes through the loop. We set up our two camp chairs, and only had a cooler and a black tote with cooking equipment and really felt like we were at a park to picnic versus spending three nights camping.

We went for a walk through the campground and saw so many empty but reserved spaces that were much larger and private, which was disappointing. Luckily, as the hosts were riding through and introducing themselves to new campers they stopped to see if we were good. We gently mentioned how the space is tiny and we weren’t able to secure our tent properly and that it just felt very open. They fully agreed and wished that the site was dedicated for RVs instead of tents (as there is no room for one). My partner mentioned a site opposite of us and we vacant (they had a full week rental and no showed) and the hosts were more than happy to let us switch up. We were so relieved! They came back a bit later and asked how the new site was and we couldn’t be more grateful.

The location is spectacular. Definitely reminiscent of Olympia with the rainforest vibe and mossy trees. The river was STUNNING to relax at and take a dip (very cold but in 95 degree weather we loved it) and all the trails along the campground were well kept and magical.

I didn’t walk through the entire property but if you are looking at loop D avoid site 75 & 77.

Bathrooms were spotless and stocked and you could tell the hosts were really dedicated to ensuring everyone had what...

We stayed at this campground 2 nights, between visiting Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. It is an amazingly beautiful campground! There are many spaces reserved but we were able to snag an open campsite. We tent camped. The bathrooms (vault style) were clean and stocked with paper. There was clean water, with nice spigot's in each loop, we stayed in B loop and there was a water spigot on each sideof the loop, if I remember right. We filled our shower bladder and put it on the hood of our car as soon as we got there so it could warm up. (Washing at the spigot is reasonably not allowed.) Each space has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The spaces are $24 and night and there are double spaces available for $44 a night. (Summer 2022) There are also dumpsters on each loop for trash which was really nice. We were able to clean out the car before packing it back up. There are 4 loops, A-D. All are very similarly set up. There is a nice place in the river where a "pool" had been built with rocks. (Near the A loop) Its cold but in the summer when its warm late into the evenings and humid, the river felt very welcome after setting up camp. There is a trail that I believe goes completely around all 4 loops along the outside. There were sign post's marking which way to each loop as you got to y's or t's in the trail. Some camp sites have trails to the river or the camp trail. I think if we stay again we'd try to get a site that has a trail to the river. We did not interact with the host but did see another camper purchasing fire wood, they were all smiles so thats a good sign. 😄 We would definitely recommend this campground and want to stay again if we are ever...

We tried camping at omahapecosh but unfortunately all the first come first serve were full. Luckily we found this campground only 35 minutes from where we were and it also had first come first serve. We got lucky because there was only one open spot left that was not reserved! It’s a dog friendly campground. They have fire rings and picnic tables. No playgrounds though.

Things to note: no showers no flushable toilets but they do have restrooms with pit toilets (I think that’s what you call them lol, honey bucket style) not swimmable unless you’re an expert swimmer as it’s a fast river.

Things we loved: it’s very peaceful and quiet the sites are not crammed next to each other so you get some privacy they have potable water spigots trails that lead to different spots of the river LOTS of MOSSY TREES! :) they do clean the restrooms throughout the day but bring a poop spray just in case as it gets very stinky when it hasn’t been cleaned

The camp hosts were VERY friendly and informative! :)

Things to do near by: Go out the camp and turn left, go all the way straight for some beautiful views! Be sure to stop where you’ll see lots of cars parked, walk down the trail and check out the beautiful waterfall with super clear waters. if you have time to spare, leave super early to go see Mt St Helen’s! (The roads up that way are VERY rough and lots of turns and going uphill so please be careful)

10/10 would return...