Nickel Creek campground
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Nickel Creek
What's on-site at Nickel Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Nickel Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olallie Creek Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Maple Creek Camp | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Snow Lake Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Ohanapecosh - Mount Rainier National Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Ohanapecosh | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Nickel Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz River At Packwood | 935 cfs | → |
| Puyallup River Near Electron | 513 cfs | → |
| Nisqually River Near National | 478 cfs | → |
| Cowlitz River At Randle | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Mineral Creek Near Mineral | 39 cfs | → |
| Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle | 406 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Nickel Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Paradise Ranger Stn | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Paradise | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cayuse Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cayuse Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Wilderness Tatoosh
- Wilderness William O. Douglas
- Wilderness Norse Peak
- Wilderness Glacier View
- Wilderness Clearwater
Boat launches
- Dog Lake Campground
- Bumping Lake Marina
- Bumping Lake Public Boat Landing
- Clear Lake Recreation Area
- Silver Beach Resort
- Horseshoe Cove
Points of interest
- Big Cedar
- Shriner Peak Fire Lookout
- Nisqually Vista
- Longmire Museum
- Transportation Exhibit
- The Trident
Paddle runs
- Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon
- Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
- Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
- Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Muddy Fork Cowlitz River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Nickel Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Nickel Creek
Can I make reservations at Nickel Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Nickel Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Nickel Creek.