This rustic horse camp has access to many mixed use trails. There is a
highline in each site and a stock only water trough with access to the Quartz
Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail.

There are nine camp sites and parking for 10 trailers and 15 vehicles.

**Day Use** : There are 16 spaces for day use parking adjacent to the
campground at Platinum Creek trailhead.

<p>This rustic horse camp has access to many mixed use trails. There is a highline in each site and a stock only water trough with access to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31628">Quartz Creek Trail</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31580">Lewis River Trail</a>.</p><p>There are nine camp sites and parking for 10 trailers and 15 vehicles.</p><p><strong>Day Use</strong>: There are 16 spaces for day use parking adjacent to the campground at <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=84085">Platinum Creek trailhead</a>.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Horse Camp: Lewis River

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites
may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at
the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site,
or by using Scan and Pay. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you
arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR
code which is located on site.

## Recreation

This rustic horse camp has access to many mixed use trails. There is a
highline in each site and a stock only water trough with access to the Quartz
Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail.

There are nine camp sites and parking for 10 trailers and 15 vehicles.

## Natural Features

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3402.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site, or by using <a href="https://help.recreation.gov/helpcenter?id=kb_article&sys_id=53b5c4e91b206410201beb9ce54bcbce&table=" rel="nofollow">Scan and Pay</a>. Download the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov mobile app</a> before you arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR code which is located on site. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This rustic horse camp has access to many mixed use trails. There is a highline in each site and a stock only water trough with access to the Quartz Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail.</p>
<p>There are nine camp sites and parking for 10 trailers and 15 vehicles.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3402.

campsite

horse corral

Lewis River Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

## Overview

Lower Falls Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Visitors enjoy several waterfalls in the area and access to the Lewis River
Trail. The campground is open from mid-May through October.

## Recreation

Near the campground are several trailheads that provide visitors with a
variety of recreational opportunities. There are hiking trails, mountain bike
trails, horse trails, and motorcycle trails within 10 miles of the campground.  
  
The Lewis River contains rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout as well as
whitefish. The area is catch and release only.

## Facilities

Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents
and RVs (36 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire
rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet. The
campground road is paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. There are trails
down to the Lewis River and falls area.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Nearby Attractions

There are falls viewing opportunities at Lower Lewis River Falls, Curly Creek
Falls, Big Creek Falls, and Middle Falls, all within 15 minutes of the
campground.  
  
Hiking trails within 10 miles include trail #31 Lewis River, Trail #5 Quartz
Creek, and trail #80 Wright Meadows.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Lower Falls Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy several waterfalls in the area and access to the Lewis River Trail. The campground is open from mid-May through October.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Near the campground are several trailheads that provide visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities. There are hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horse trails, and motorcycle trails within 10 miles of the campground.<br/><br/>
The Lewis River contains rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout as well as whitefish. The area is catch and release only.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (36 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet. The campground road is paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. There are trails down to the Lewis River and falls area.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
There are falls viewing opportunities at Lower Lewis River Falls, Curly Creek Falls, Big Creek Falls, and Middle Falls, all within 15 minutes of the campground.
<br/><br/>
Hiking trails within 10 miles include trail #31 Lewis River, Trail #5 Quartz Creek, and trail #80 Wright Meadows.
<br/><br/>

If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out
time (1 p.m.) the day after arrival he or she will be assessed a $20.00
service fee and forfeit the first night use fee and will release the campsite
for others to use.

Lower Falls

Lower Falls from viewing platform

Lower Falls Campground in fall

Lower Falls Campsite

Lower Falls Campground site

Lower Falls Campground

ALERT: Please be advised that the road (Rt 90) into this campground is unpaved
in sections and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Please follow the
speed limit and watch for potholes while enroute. Thank you.

A higher elevation, wooded campground especially popular during huckleberry
season as this site is located in a part of the forest with many huckleberry
bushes. Tillicum Trail #21 leads out of the campground.

<p>A higher elevation, wooded campground especially popular during huckleberry season as this site is located in a part of the forest with many huckleberry bushes.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31654">Tillicum&nbsp;Trail #21</a> leads out of the campground.</p>

Campground: Tillicum

A small, less developed campground for tent camping only, located at the
confluence of Twin Falls Creek and the Lewis River. The campground is placed
on the banks of the river with an impressive view of the falls. Nearby Summit
Prairie Trail #2.

5 walk-in sites available.

<p>A small, less developed campground for tent camping only, located at the confluence of Twin Falls Creek and the Lewis River. The campground is placed on the banks of the river with an impressive view of the falls. Nearby&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31662">Summit Prairie Trail #2</a>.</p><p>5 walk-in sites available.</p>

Campground: Twin Falls

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites
may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at
the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site,
or by using Scan and Pay. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you
arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR
code which is located on site.

## Recreation

The trailhead for Indian Heaven Trail #33, a popular and challenging trail
into the wilderness, is located in the campground. Cultus Creek Trail #108 is
also located near the campground.

## Natural Features

Cultus Creek Campground is located in a pristine wooded setting on the
boundary of Indian Heaven wilderness. The campground is near tradition
huckleberry picking fields which make it quite popular in huckleberry season.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3400.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site, or by using Scan and Pay. Download the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov mobile app</a>   before you arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the <a href="https://help.recreation.gov/helpcenter?id=kb_article&sys_id=53b5c4e91b206410201beb9ce54bcbce&table=" rel="nofollow">Scan and Pay</a> QR code which is located on site. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The trailhead for Indian Heaven Trail #33, a popular and challenging trail into the wilderness, is located in the campground. Cultus Creek Trail #108 is also located near the campground. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Cultus Creek Campground is located in a pristine wooded setting on the boundary of Indian Heaven wilderness. The campground is near tradition huckleberry picking fields which make it quite popular in huckleberry season. </p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3400.

campground entrance sign

campsite photo

campsite 1

Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

Cultus Creek campground is located in a pristine wooded setting on the
boundary of Indian Heaven Wilderness. The trailhead for a Indian Heaven Trail
#33, a popular and challenging trail into the Wilderness, is located in the
campground. The campground is also near traditional huckleberry picking fields
which makes it quite popular in huckleberry season.

<p>Cultus Creek campground is located in a pristine wooded setting on the boundary of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=79410">Indian Heaven Wilderness</a>. The trailhead for a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31796">Indian Heaven Trail #33</a>, a popular and challenging trail into the Wilderness, is located in the campground. The campground is also near traditional huckleberry picking fields which makes it quite popular in huckleberry season.&nbsp;</p>

* **Camping:** $15/night (single & double sites), $5/extra vehicle
  * **Day use:** $5/vehicle/day

Campground: Cultus Creek

This campground, on the shores of Ollalie Lake, offers 5 small sites and one
larger area with room for RVs. The sites offer scenic views of Mt. Adams from
the lake. It's located in a high elevation stand of lodgepole and subalpine
pine. Mosquitos can be numerous in the early season.

Some parking spurs are at a right angle, so backing may be challenging.

Nearby  High Lakes Trail #116 and East Canyon Trail #265 are open to
motorcycle use.

View a Olallie Lake Campground map (.pdf).

<p>This campground, on the shores of Ollalie Lake, offers 5 small sites and one larger area with room for RVs. The sites offer scenic views of Mt. Adams from the lake. It&rsquo;s located in a high elevation stand of lodgepole and subalpine pine. Mosquitos can be numerous in the early season.</p><p>Some parking spurs are at a right angle, so backing may be challenging.&nbsp;</p><p>Nearby&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31296">High Lakes Trail #116</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31272">East Canyon Trail #265</a> are open to motorcycle use.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1032664.pdf">Olallie Lake Campground map</a> (.pdf).</p>

* **Camping** : 
    * Single Site/$20
    * Double Site/$36
  * **Extra Vehicle** : $8

Campground: Olallie Lake

The Adams Fork Bridge on Forest Road 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley
Ranger District is CLOSED. The bridge is beyond its service life, was damaged
in flooding in 2015, and has suffered ongoing scouring of the foundation since
that time. Recent inspections have shown that the bridge can only support its
own weight. For public safety, the bridge has been closed pending repairs,
effective immediately. **The bridge is closed to all traffic.**

Forest Road 5601 provides access to the Ollalie Lake/Takhlakh Lake area and
developed sites and trailheads along Forest Road 2329. Alternative and more
convenient access to those areas from the north is available via Forest Road
23 directly to Forest Road 2329 (south end) and via Forest Roads 23/21/56/5603
to Forest Road 2329 (middle).

<p>The Adams Fork Bridge on Forest Road 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED. The bridge is beyond its service life, was damaged in flooding in 2015, and has suffered ongoing scouring of the foundation since that time. Recent inspections have shown that the bridge can only support its own weight. For public safety, the bridge has been closed pending repairs, effective immediately. <strong>The bridge is closed to all traffic.</strong> </p><p>Forest Road 5601 provides access to the Ollalie Lake/Takhlakh Lake area and developed sites and trailheads along Forest Road 2329. Alternative and more convenient access to those areas from the north is available via Forest Road 23 directly to Forest Road 2329 (south end) and via Forest Roads 23/21/56/5603 to Forest Road 2329 (middle). </p>

Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)

## Overview

Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded
location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt.
Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction. The
campground has a short season, but it's a particularly popular destination for
hikers exploring the trails around Mt. Adams.

## Recreation

The campsite offers access to the Takhlakh Loop, an accessible trail suitable
for all ages and skill levels and the Takhlakh Meadow Trail.  
  
The lake provides an ideal spot for anglers to cast for rainbow trout and for
boaters looking to kayak or canoe. The lake is reserved for non-motorized use
only.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 54 back-in sites with unpaved parking spurs that
vary in length from 15 to 40 feet. Some sites are tent only.  
  
No drinking water is provided at this campground, but other amenities include
vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire rings.  
  
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers accessible sites and activities and amenities
that support current accessibility standards.

## Natural Features

Takhlakh Lake is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located
in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  
  
This location offers breathtaking views of not only Mt. Adams, but also Mt.
Rainier, and Mt. Saint Helens.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

Near the campground, hikers can access trailheads for the 2,663-mile Pacific
Crest Trail. This leads to the Highline Trail, which attracts experienced
hikers and backpackers for its views of Mt. Rainier, Mount St. Helens and
Oregon's Mt. Hood.

## 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.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction.  The campground has a short season, but it's a particularly popular destination for hikers exploring the trails around Mt. Adams.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The campsite offers access to the Takhlakh Loop, an accessible trail suitable for all ages and skill levels and the Takhlakh Meadow Trail. <br/><br/>
The lake provides an ideal spot for anglers to cast for rainbow trout and for boaters looking to kayak or canoe. The lake is reserved for non-motorized use only. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground consists of 54 back-in sites with unpaved parking spurs that vary in length from 15 to 40 feet. Some sites are tent only.
<br/><br/>
No drinking water is provided at this campground, but other amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire rings.
<br/><br/> 
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers accessible sites and activities and amenities that support current accessibility standards. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Takhlakh Lake is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. 
<br/><br/>
This location offers breathtaking views of not only Mt. Adams, but also Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Saint Helens.

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Near the campground, hikers can access trailheads for the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This leads to the Highline Trail, which attracts experienced hikers and 
backpackers for its views of Mt. Rainier, Mount St. Helens and Oregon's Mt. Hood. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Refunds</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

Mt. Adams behind Takhlakh Lake

Takhlakh Lake picnic table

Takhlakh Lake Campsite loop

Takhlakh Lake Campground road

Takhlakh Lake Campsite

Takhlakh Lake Campground

## Overview

Nestled among tall conifers on the Adams Creek Fork of the Cispus River, Adams
Fork Campground offers single sites for tent and RV camping, as well as three
double sites, with several of the sites sitting along the banks of the river.  
  
Adams Fork Campground makes an excellent base from which to explore Mount St.
Helens and the surrounding area. Nearby multi-use trails offer a myriad of
recreational activities, in addition to trout fishing in the Cispus River.

## Recreation

Part of the Randle Recreation Area, Adams Fork Campground is an ideal location
for many recreational activities. The Valley Trail network, popular with dirt
bikes and ATVs, offers 50 miles of multi-use trails close to this campground.  
  
Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can also use the Valley Trail,
which offers views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain and anglers
can fish for brook trout in the Cispus River.

## Facilities

This campground consists of 24 paved back in sites, including three double
sites that can accommodate 12 to 25 campers. Many of the sites are small but
still usable by RVs, with a maximum parking spur length of 30 feet.  
  
  
There are no water or electric hook-ups, but drinking water and vault toilets
are provided. Fire rings are provided.  
  
  
Nearby ORV trails, the campground is popular with ORV riders. Campers should
expect riders coming and going from the campground.

## 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.  
  
Adams Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in
the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest
Washington.  
  
This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks
Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass
Wilderness.  
  
The Cispus River originates in a high glacial valley in the Goat Rocks
Wilderness, and flows through heavily forested areas before before meeting the
North Fork and flowing westerly past many trails and campgrounds.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Randle offers an access point to the Windy Ridge viewpoint
at Mount St. Helens.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general
information.

## 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.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Nestled among tall conifers on the Adams Creek Fork of the Cispus River, Adams Fork Campground offers single sites for tent and RV camping, as well as three double sites, with several of the sites sitting along the banks of the river. <br><br>Adams Fork Campground makes an excellent base from which to explore Mount St. Helens and the surrounding area. Nearby multi-use trails offer a myriad of recreational activities, in addition to trout fishing in the Cispus River.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Part of the Randle Recreation Area, Adams Fork Campground is an ideal location for many recreational activities. The Valley Trail network, popular with dirt bikes and ATVs, offers 50 miles of multi-use trails close to this campground. <br/><br/>
Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can also use the Valley Trail, which offers views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain and anglers can fish for brook trout in the Cispus River.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground consists of 24 paved back in sites, including three double sites that can accommodate 12 to 25 campers. Many of the sites are small but still usable by RVs, with a maximum parking spur length of 30 feet. <br><br><br>There are no water or electric hook-ups, but drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Fire rings are provided. <br><br> <br>Nearby ORV trails, the campground is popular with ORV riders. Campers should expect riders coming and going from the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. <br/><br/>
Adams Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. <br/><br/>
This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass Wilderness.<br/><br/>
The Cispus River originates in a high glacial valley in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and flows through heavily forested areas before before meeting the North Fork and flowing westerly past many trails and campgrounds.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Randle offers an access point to the Windy Ridge viewpoint at Mount St. Helens. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.  </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. </p>
<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  </p>
<p>Refunds</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

Adams Fork Campground

A small scenic lower elevation campground located next to Trout Lake Creek.
Some of the campsites are on the banks of the creek.  A short easy trail leads
from the campground to a remote camp site.  Wildflowers are present in season.
The campground is about 4 miles from the popular and challenging Sleeping
Beauty hike.

The access road is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes.

<p>A small scenic lower elevation campground located next to Trout Lake Creek. &nbsp;Some of the campsites are on the banks of the creek. &nbsp;A short easy trail leads from the campground to a remote camp site. &nbsp;Wildflowers are present in season. The campground is about 4 miles from the popular and challenging Sleeping Beauty hike.</p><p>The access road is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes.</p>

* $15/night (single & double sites)
  * $5/extra vehicle

Campground: Trout Lake Creek

**Open to horses and hikers only.**

**Provides access to:  **Trail #86 Lily Basin that travels into Goat Rocks
Wilderness.

<p><strong>Open to horses and hikers only.</strong></p><p><strong>Provides access to:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31354">Trail #86 Lily Basin</a>&nbsp;that travels into <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=79414">Goat Rocks Wilderness</a>.</p>

Trailhead: Lily Basin Stock

Small attractively wooded  horse camp with a highline at each site. The
campground has access to several trails including Indian Heaven Wilderness via
the Race Track Trail #171 across the road from the campground. The interior
road is narrow and lacks large vehicle turning radius.

Campground and roads are gravel. Interior roads have tight turns and the camp
sites are small.

<p>Small attractively wooded &nbsp;horse camp with a highline at each site. The campground has access to several trails including <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=79410">Indian Heaven Wilderness</a> via the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31798">Race Track Trail #171</a> across the road from the campground. The interior road is narrow and lacks large vehicle turning radius.</p><p>Campground and roads are gravel. Interior roads have tight turns and the camp sites are small.</p>

Horse Camp: Falls Creek

**Provides Off-Highway Vehicle access to** : Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271 and
Valley Trail #270 which provide a loop options in the Blue Lake Area using
connecting trails Bishop Ridge Trail #272 and Jumpoff Trail #271A.

<p><strong>Provides Off-Highway Vehicle access to</strong>: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31216">Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31452">Valley Trail #270</a> which provide a loop options in the Blue Lake Area using connecting trails&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31204">Bishop Ridge Trail #272</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31324">Jumpoff Trail #271A</a>.</p>

5/24/24: $5/vehicle/day . Pay at fee tube or display Annual Northwest Forest
Pass or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass. (Discover Pass cannot be used
at this location to satisfy fee requirements).

Trailhead: Blue Lake ORV

## Overview

Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
and is located at the Marble Mountain SnoPark on the south side of Mount St.
Helens. A part of the WA State Sno-Park program in the winter months, Marble
Mountain Group Picnic Site is offered as a day use group picnic area Saturdays
only, May - September. (The site may be available for reservation as early as
April or as late as June depending on conditions, i.e., whether there is snow
on the ground or not). This site is a great location for a family reunion,
birthday gathering or outdoors group meeting. The 1000 square foot shelter,
built in 2018, contains three large picnic tables and a wood stove for
heating. There is no potable water available at this site. The shelter is
wired for electricity to power the lights, outlets and fans; you must provide
your own generator and 110 V connector cord (see photos). This shelter is
maintained by the US Forest Service in cooperation with a volunteer
organization.

## Recreation

During the summer, the Marble Mountain recreaiton site provides trailhead
access to the Worm Flow climbing route, the Loowit trail, and several cross-
country hiking and mountain biking loop trails such as the Pine Marten, Fir,
Silver and Pika Trails. Nearby trailheads include June Lake, Ape Canyon and
Lava Canyon. The site is also close to the Lahar Viewpoint along Forest Road
83. Ape Cave is also nearby and makes for a great family experience (tickets
required, open May-October).

## Facilities

Facilities available include a 1000 square foot accessible shelter with picnic
tables and a wood stove. There is an accessible CXT vault toilet in the
parking area. There is abundant parking for vehicles and trailers. The area is
gated closed to the public in the summer; only your group will have access to
the shelter. The facility is for day use only, 9 AM to 9 PM; no overnight use
is allowed.

## Natural Features

Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest,
tucked away in the Douglas fir trees at 2700 feet in elevation.

## Nearby Attractions

Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is located near the south entrance to Mount
St. Helens National Volcanic Monment. Also along Forest Road 83 is Lahar
Viewpoint, an interpretive site where you can view and learn about the power
of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. Douglas fir and pine trees are slowly
reestablishing themselves on the landscape devastated by the landslide from
one of Mount St. Helen's glaciers during the eruption. Other nearby
attractions include the Trail of Two Forests boardwalk, Ape Cave Interpretive
Site, June Lake and Lava Canyon Trails.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and is located at the Marble Mountain SnoPark on the south side of Mount St. Helens. A part of the WA State Sno-Park program in the winter months, Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is offered as a day use group picnic area Saturdays only, May - September. (The site may be available for reservation as early as April or as late as June depending on conditions, i.e., whether there is snow on the ground or not). This site is a great location for a family reunion, birthday gathering or outdoors group meeting. The 1000 square foot shelter, built in 2018, contains three large picnic tables and a wood stove for heating. There is no potable water available at this site. The shelter is wired for electricity to power the lights, outlets and fans; you must provide your own generator and 110 V connector cord (see photos). This shelter is maintained by the US Forest Service in cooperation with a volunteer organization. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>During the summer, the Marble Mountain recreaiton site provides trailhead access to the Worm Flow climbing route, the Loowit trail, and several cross-country hiking and mountain biking loop trails such as the Pine Marten, Fir, Silver and Pika Trails. Nearby trailheads include June Lake, Ape Canyon and Lava Canyon. The site is also close to the Lahar Viewpoint along Forest Road 83. Ape Cave is also nearby and makes for a great family experience (tickets required, open May-October). </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Facilities available include a 1000 square foot accessible shelter with picnic tables and a wood stove. There is an accessible CXT vault toilet in the parking area. There is abundant parking for vehicles and trailers. The area is gated closed to the public in the summer; only your group will have access to the shelter. The facility is for day use only, 9 AM to 9 PM; no overnight use is allowed. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, tucked away in the Douglas fir trees at 2700 feet in elevation. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site is located near the south entrance to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monment. Also along Forest Road 83 is Lahar Viewpoint, an interpretive site where you can view and learn about the power of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. Douglas fir and pine trees are slowly reestablishing themselves on the landscape devastated by the landslide from one of Mount St. Helen's glaciers during the eruption. Other nearby attractions include the Trail of Two Forests boardwalk, Ape Cave Interpretive Site, June Lake and Lava Canyon Trails.</p>

The site is available for a $100.00 recreation rental fee. There is an
additional $6.00 reservation fee.

Marble Mountain Shelter

Electrical connection for generator.

Toilet at Marble Mountain

Shelter Interior

Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site

Each campsite is limited to two trailer rigs or three vehicles. There is no
potable water here; the closest drinking water is located 5 miles south on
Road 26 at the Norway Pass Trailhead.

Nearby Trails include Green River Trail #213, Goat Mountain Trail #217, Vanson
Ridge Trail #213A, and Tumwater Trail #218.

View a Forest Vicinity Map.

<p>Each campsite is limited to two trailer rigs or three vehicles. There is no potable water here; the closest drinking water is located 5 miles south on Road 26 at the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=47041">Norway Pass Trailhead</a>.</p><p>Nearby Trails include <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=81502">Green River Trail #213</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=81504">Goat Mountain Trail #217</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=81506">Vanson Ridge Trail #213A</a>, and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=81508">Tumwater Trail #218</a>.</p><p>View a <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3843445.pdf">Forest Vicinity Map</a>.</p>

No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.

Horse Camp: Green River

## Overview

In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek
Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both
tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground.  
  
Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River can be reached from multi-use trails
leaving the campground, making this location popular among hikers, mountain
bikers and OHV riders.

## Recreation

There is direct access to the Valley Trail, which is used by OHV riders,
mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Valley Trail offers a network of
over 50 miles of OHV trails.  
  
The shorter High Log Trail is only open to foot traffic and connects with the
Cispus River, where fishing and other water activities abound.  
  
Hikers looking to explore the stunning scenery of Blue Lake, can take the
Valley Trail #270 to the Blue Lake Trail, which leads visitors on a trek of
moderate difficulty to Blue Lake, where fishing and beautiful mountain
landscapes await.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 11 back in sites with paved parking spurs that vary
from 20 to 30 feet in length. Due to its popularity among OHV riders, Blue
Lake Creek can become noisy when trail bikes come and go.  
  
Minimal privacy is provided between sites. Hookups and drinking water are not
available at this facility, however there are picnic tables, grills and vault
toilets available on site.

## 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.  
  
Blue Lake Creek Campground is located in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District,
which is in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  
  
This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks
Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass
Wilderness.  
  
The Cispus River runs nearby the campground and can be accessed via a short
hike. Blue Lake, a small mountain lake with beautiful turquoise waters, can
also be reached by via a trail leaving the campground.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general
information.

## 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.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground.  
<br/><br/>
Both Blue Lake and the Cispus River can be reached from multi-use trails leaving the campground, making this location popular among hikers, mountain bikers and OHV riders.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There is direct access to the Valley Trail, which is used by OHV riders, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Valley Trail offers a network of over 50 miles of OHV trails.
<br/><br/> 
The shorter High Log Trail is only open to foot traffic and connects with the Cispus River, where fishing and other water activities abound.
<br/><br/>
Hikers looking to explore the stunning scenery of Blue Lake, can take the Valley Trail #270 to the Blue Lake Trail, which leads visitors on a trek of moderate difficulty to Blue Lake, where fishing and beautiful mountain landscapes await. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground consists of 11 back in sites with paved parking spurs that vary from 20 to 30 feet in length. Due to its popularity among OHV riders, Blue Lake Creek can become noisy when trail bikes come and go.
<br/><br/>
Minimal privacy is provided between sites.  Hookups and drinking water are not available at this facility, however there are picnic tables, grills and vault toilets available on site.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Blue Lake Creek Campground is located in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
<br/><br/>
This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass Wilderness.
<br/><br/>
The Cispus River runs nearby the campground and can be accessed via a short hike. Blue Lake, a small mountain lake with beautiful turquoise waters, can also be reached by via a trail leaving the campground.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Refunds</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

Blue Lake Campground on Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Blue Lake CG

Blue Lake Campground

Blue Lake Creek Campground

Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA)

Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the
forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small,
picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes.
Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this
site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18
feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV's. The day use
area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings.

The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week.
Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the East Crater
Trailhead.

View a Forlorn Lakes Campground map. (.pdf)

<p>Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV&#39;s. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings.</p><p>The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=32026">East Crater Trailhead</a>.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1121153.pdf">Forlorn Lakes Campground map</a>. (.pdf)</p>

* **Camping:**
    * Single site: $15/night
    * Double sites: $30/night
  * **Extra Vehicle:** $5/vehicle

Campground: Forlorn Lakes

This campground is located near the Mt. Adams Wilderness. It is located in a
high elevation stand of Lodgepole Pine and Silver Fir. It is a good place to
camp prior to heading into the northern trails of the Wilderness.

View a Killen Creek Campground map (.pdf).

<p>This campground is located near the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=79411">Mt. Adams Wilderness</a>. It is located in a high elevation stand of Lodgepole Pine and Silver Fir. It is a good place to camp prior to heading into the northern trails of the Wilderness.&nbsp;</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1032658.pdf">Killen Creek Campground map</a>&nbsp;(.pdf).</p>

Campground: Killen Creek

This site was burned over in the Cascade Creek Fire of 2012. Several primitive
camp sites are available, some along Morrison Creek. The site serves as a
trailhead to the Shorthorn Trail #16 which enters Mount Adams Wilderness and
is within 3 miles of the popular South Climb #183 Trail and route up Mt Adams.
Road access is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes.

<p>This site was burned over in the Cascade Creek Fire of 2012. Several primitive camp sites are available, some along Morrison Creek. The site serves as a trailhead to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31916">Shorthorn Trail #16</a> which enters <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=79411">Mount Adams Wilderness</a> and is within 3 miles of the popular <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31934">South Climb #183 Trail</a>&nbsp;and route up Mt Adams. Road access is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes.</p>

Campground: Morrison Creek

This site is a small camping site with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. This
is located in an attractive wooded area on the south flank of Mt. Adams. It is
popular for winter recreation. A trail that is part of the Gotchen Creek Trail
complex used for equestrian use, mountain bikes, and hiking runs near the
shelter.

RV's may park in front of the shelter. There are no actual campsites here, but
there are places for tent camping.

<p>This site is a small camping site with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. This is located in an attractive wooded area on the south flank of Mt. Adams. It is popular for winter recreation. A trail that is part of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31770">Gotchen Creek Trail</a> complex used for equestrian use, mountain bikes, and hiking runs near the shelter.</p><p>RV&#39;s may park in front of the shelter. There are no actual campsites here, but there are places for tent camping.</p>