This campground is a 5-mile hike or cycle from the park entrance along the old (now closed) Carbon River Rd. It has 12 campsites and one group site. There are pit toilets but no drinking water. It's considered a backcountry site, so stop at the ranger station by the entrance to collect an overnight camping permit (free; first come, first served).
Ipsut Creek Campground
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