Rock Creek Campground

Category: Campground in Yacolt, Washington

Address: NE Dole Valley Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675, USA

Phone: +13605772025

Reviews

Cami Whitney

Aug 7, 2022

Oh my gosh is this place gorgeous! This weekend my family took our kids out camping for the first time and we were blown away by how friendly the hosts were, how friendly the other campers were, and just how beautiful the campsite is! The hosts take amazing care of the campground and are super helpful when it comes to finding fun trails down to the creek! Super kid friendly! My kiddo and her cousins had a blast in the creek! We personally don’t have horses, but by the end of the trip all of the kids were talking about how they now want a horse! Our kids will remember their first camping trip as the best camping trip ever! Thanks Jenny!

Amber Taylor

Jul 6, 2022

Beautiful grounds. Never stayed at a horse camp before but I loved it. Will absolutely be visiting again. Water at the creek is frigid, so don't plan on actually swimming, but it's beautiful, and a nice quiet area. Lots of trails to hike along too after gates close just be cautious as they are horseback trails and have occasional manure on the path.

Lisa Kemp

Jul 11, 2019

Lovely campground! Camp host is friendly and doesn’t hassle anyone. Mostly horse sites, but there are several non-horse sites and the horse sites are open to everyone after (I believe) 8pm so there’s a good chance to snag a last-minute site. Entrance gate is closed when it gets dark but it isn’t locked, so you can still access the campground and come and go as you need. Sites are spaced out nicely and bathrooms (pit toilets with no running water, though there are taps for livestock water and washing) are conveniently placed. Sites are large, too! I have a pretty big (11x16) tent and I had plenty of room. Discovery Pass required but no daily fee; 10 day max stay (includes Cold Creek Campground that’s a little further up the road). The red trucks that come around are forest service personnel; they do check for the pass but are mostly there for safety - yours and the forest’s). Coyotes come around, and cougars & bears are in the area but avoid the campground itself; just be aware and keep an eye on pets and kids. Bring enough food, water, and firewood for your stay. The nearest store in Yacolt isn’t TOO far, but far enough to be inconvenient. Little to no cell coverage for Verizon, but you can get a signal not too far from camp. I would get an intermittent signal if I held my phone just right. Try turning off LTE; sometimes 3G works okay. Rock Creek runs nearby and you can hear it at night, which I love. A couple of spots are deep enough to take a dip, though the water is cold. Several hiking trails run through or near here. They’re shared by horses and mountain bikes, so keep your dogs on-leash and be prepared to jump out of the way if a biker is tearing down the hill. They can’t stop very easily and injuries would be a huge pain in the rear out on these trails. PLEASE: Do your part to preserve the wilderness. Haul out your trash - there are no trash bins in the campground.

Savannah Rose

Jul 26, 2018

This is a wooded campground with large campsites, an ample creek to cool off in, and lots of trails with incredible scenery to explore.

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Questions & Answers

How much are the RV sites and what type of hookups are available if any - 30amp & 50 amp? Water?

Jeff Lovejoy | Aug 18, 2019
Mrs Carley | Aug 17, 2021

Camping is free with a Discover Pass however there are no hookups of any kind. Water is not potable. You'll definitely be dry camping.

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Are the bathrooms clean? Or at least decent

Ana Vega | Aug 18, 2018
wayne williams | Aug 18, 2018

They are cleaner than any other campground bathroom iv ever been in plus the host provides hand soup and dish soap. It is an amazing place

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Is there cell service? If so, how strong is the signal?

Ted Dodd | Aug 18, 2019
Mrs Carley | Aug 17, 2021

Yes there is but you have to walk around the camp to find it. If you go to the light pole right across from the hosts, there is service there.

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Are there corrals for the horses or high line posts?

Wendy Zurcher | Aug 12, 2022
T. Rovert S. | Aug 15, 2022

Yes

Is it first come first serve or can you reserve a spot?

Liz Wilder | Jul 18, 2022
Andrew Riddell | Jul 18, 2022

It is first come first serve, horse designated spots are reserved for horse campers until 8 pm.

How much is it for one night? It’s my first time camping so I don’t know what to expect.

Saira Sierra | Apr 19, 2022
Zachary Tandberg | Apr 19, 2022

Got to get a discover pass for $30 and can stay up to 7 days and u can get one at Fred Meyers

I seem to remember this being a horse camground only at one point (years ago), is that still the case or all welcome?

Jason Hurst | Aug 17, 2021
Patrick Lenhart | Aug 17, 2021

Yes horses still and all are welcome

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Is recreational shooting allowed here?

jimmy gutierrez | Aug 17, 2021
Randy Carley | Aug 17, 2021

There is an area off the L1500 road just down from the trillium trailhead parking lot for shooting. Outside of that, there is no target shooting allowed near roads or recreational areas/campgrounds.

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Are there showers

Marc Lona | Aug 17, 2021
Randy Carley | Aug 17, 2021

Unfortunately no, the closest place I know for sure that does is Battleground Lake State Park.

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Can I reserve a spot online

No one really knows | Aug 17, 2020
Mrs Carley | Aug 17, 2021

No. It is first come, first serve. There are 23 sites total, but more than half are for horses which you can take but not until after 8 pm.

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Can you swim?

Ana Vega | Aug 18, 2018
Mrs Carley | Aug 17, 2021

Swim is a bit of a stretch unless you plan to hike down the side of the creek a ways. There is a spot where it gets deeper but it is very slippery and rocky.

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Is the road leading into the campground paved or gravel?

M B | Aug 18, 2018
Kammylyn Pollock (Kammy) | Aug 18, 2018

Paved but if coming from snd around larch mtn and corrections, the road is graveled then paved..

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Is there a day use area here?

M B | Aug 18, 2018
Savannah Rose | Aug 18, 2018

Yes, they do have a day use area. Its quite beautiful with a creek that runs through it and lots of trails to explore.

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How much is a tent site? Is there hiking trails?

M B | Aug 18, 2018
Bridget Nadine Klimas | Aug 18, 2018

It is free you can stay 10 days out of the year its Beautiful

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Is there currently snow at Rock Creek Campground?

Jeana Curtis | Aug 18, 2018
Mrs Carley | Aug 17, 2021

Not today, lol. Last winter we got a fair amount of snow but nothing like you'd get around Timberline.

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