Beaver Campground

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Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA 98610

Overview

Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. Its location along the Wind River provides opportunities for anglers, but other recreational activities can be found in abundance here as well.

On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games offer fun for all ages and the surrounding forest allows visitors the chance to discover many animal and plant species.

Recreation

The Wind River offers Chinook salmon and steelhead trout fishing for anglers.(check state regulations for season open/close) And the nearby Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatchery offers opportunities in the spring to view Chinook salmon.

Kayaks and canoes are permitted on the Wind River and the surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and biking.

Berry picking is popular in season.

Facilities

This campground consists of 24 campsites that can accommodate either tents or RVs. One group site is available and can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles.

vault toilets are available and drinking water is offered on-site. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided.

Beaver Campground is very unique, having a swingset, activity field and horseshoe pit available on-site, providing entertainment for all ages.

Natural Features

Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres, including the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982.

Beaver Campground is located in the Mount Adams Ranger District, in the easternmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This district spans 367,000 acres and includes the Mt Adams Wilderness, Indian Heaven Wilderness and Trapper Creek Wilderness.

Mt Adams, a potentially active stratovolcano and the second-tallest mountain in Washington state, is a prominent landmark of the District. Elevations here range between 1,200 feet at the Wind River Work Center (12 miles north of Carson, WA) and 12,276 feet at the summit of Mt. Adams.

A great diversity of habitats and geological features are represented here, from old growth to second growth forests and wetland areas to low and high elevation meadows and lakes, as well as glaciers.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 729-0018 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Beaver Campground is one of the closest Forest Service campsites to the Columbia River Gorge and Portland, Oregon.

The nearby town of Carson is known for its hot springs, but visitors can also find the Wind River Arboretum, a golf course, restaurants and shopping.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Group Sites

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 24 camp sites:

Fire pit: 17 of 24 sites
Picnic table: 16 of 24 sites
Pets allowed: all 24 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 24 sites
Group sites: 1 of 24 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 50 people

Fees

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

Directions

Take Highway 14 to Carson, WA and continue north on Wind River Highway for 13 miles to reach the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

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Lynn A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Campsite was said to be a double but it was not a site for two rv's and one tent, as described on my reservation form. We had to rent another site across the roadway (thankfully, there was one available) for the remainder of our group of 9 which was clearly stated in the reservation. Host was lovely; surroundings were lovely. Was not given an opportunity to enter my Lifetime Senior Citizen number and therefore paid the full fee for both sites for two nights.

Shawna W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We had both sites 11 &14. This area had a ton of bees and flies. We had no issues with mosquitoes though. Next to the river which was very shallow at this time but still really nice to walk down to. All the camp sites are really small but they do all have a tent pad. The host was friendly. The bathrooms were kept clean. There is no cell service unless you head towards town. Site 11 is very small and has a slope towards the back. You would likely struggle if you need to set up another tent. Right next to the bathroom. Site 14 is a little bigger than 11 and also next to a bathroom but was pretty level. We didn't really have any issues. Lots of chipmunks or ground squirrels that were not afraid of people or getting into your stuff.

Shawna W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We had both sites 11 &14. This area had a ton of bees and flies. We had no issues with mosquitoes though. Next to the river which was very shallow at this time but still really nice to walk down to. All the camp sites are really small but they do all have a tent pad. The host was very friendly. The bathrooms were kept clean. There is no cell service unless you head towards town. Site 11 is very small and has a slope towards the back. You would likely struggle if you need to set up another tent. Right next to the bathroom. Site 14 is a little bigger than 11 and also next to a bathroom.

ROBERT F

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Good campsite to explore the area around Carson. Site 11 was generally large enough to accommodate 2 tents with the right mix of shade and sunny spots and adequate separation between the adjacent sites. Access to Wind River was good. Camp Host appeared to make minimal rounds, but the bathrooms were clean and the campground quiet.

Julie F

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Helpful, friendly, and kind camp hosts. Most sites have good privacy and separation. Would only get a higher rating if there were a better swimming hole — deep water for jumping in and swimming— with direct access at the campground.

Jill E

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Reviewed 4 months ago

This was a lovely campground! I camped with a small RV and we had no trouble parking, had plenty of privacy, and appreciated the small size of the campground (only 24 sites!) No cell service (AT&T). We were there over a holiday weekend and even though the place filled up, it was still private and peaceful. The hosts were always available, checking on the place, and stocking the bathrooms. I wish there were more access points for the river and trails.

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