Creek sounds run through the campground at Cultus Creek, a free-to-low-cost Forest Service site set within a forested stretch of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The access road from Carson has reported potholes significant enough to warrant a high-clearance vehicle. No pets are allowed. Campers have noted heavy mosquito pressure in July, along with a burn ban that takes effect July 1, so a bug net and a camp stove matter more here than a fire kit. A trailhead sits directly across from at least one campsite, and the tree cover is dense enough to support hammock camping. For tent camping sites near Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this area has several options at varying distances from the creek.
Description
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.
Fee Info
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCultus Creek Campground is located in Washington near Trout Lake
Directions
From Trout Lake, Washington drive west on Highway 141. At the forest boundary Highway 141 becomes Forest Road 24. Continue west on Forest Road 24 past Peterson Prairie Campground to the intersection with Forest Road 60. At the intersection turn right to stay on Forest Road 24 and continue north to Cultus Creek Campground, at approximately 9 miles past the intersection with Forest Road 60.
Coordinates
46.04827 N
121.75454 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 32 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 14 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 17 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 19 min from Olympia, WA
- 2 hrs 27 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Longview, WA
- 3 hrs 4 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 5 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 5 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 17 min from Olympia, WA
- 3 hrs 19 min from Olympia, WA
