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Established Camping

Beaver Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2024 through May 5, 2025.

Beaver Campground, near Carson, Washington, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the noise of the interstate. This place is all about the great outdoors, with sites that offer easy access to a nearby creek and plenty of room for tents and RVs.

Campers rave about the clean drinking water and the well-maintained facilities, including flush toilets and pit toilets. Many visitors have highlighted the beauty of the area, with one saying, “Great place to stay, the owner is amazing, the area is beautiful with so many options, like hiking, fishing, trail riding.” You’ll find picnic tables and fire rings at each site, perfect for evening gatherings and s'mores.

If you’re up for some adventure, Beaver Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It’s close to stunning hiking trails, including those leading to Falls Creek Falls, which is a must-see. Plus, the campground is quiet enough to enjoy a peaceful night under the stars, making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle.

Whether you're planning a family reunion or a weekend getaway, this campground has a welcoming vibe that keeps campers coming back. Just remember to grab some firewood from the camp host and enjoy your time in this beautiful corner of Washington!

Description

National Forest

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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.

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.

Fee Info

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

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Location

Beaver Campground is located in Washington

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Directions

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

Address

Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA 98610

Coordinates

45.8561111 N
121.9569444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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10 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Always here

Great place to stay, the owner is amazing, the area is beautiful with so many options, like hiking, fishing, trail riding. I love it here and spend most of my weekends out here.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Great Little Site

Nice little spot I actually hate to leave a review as the fewer the people know about it the better ha. Nice creek too but cold water even in August but it’s mostly ankle to no more than waste deep and minimal current as our 4yr old had no problem walking around and playing in. Also minimal bugs and the camp host were great. Fire wood is available for purchase for $8. One night tent site $22

  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Todd W., August 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Todd W., August 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Todd W., August 23, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2019

Great Little Campground

Great campground with access to the river. Very quiet and close to Carson, WA where there is supplies and Backwoods Brewing.

  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Don H., June 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Don H., June 19, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

Quiet Base for Hikes Near Carson

Beaver Campground is a great base for Washington gorge hikes deeper into the Gifford-Pinochet near Carson - including Falls Creek Falls (one of the prettiest waterfalls in the whole gorge area). If you're based in Portland and doing a weekend of hiking this is a good and easy base to keep you from having to make the 1.5 hour drive home and back to sleep. It's super accessible to get to after work for an evening camp and early start the next day.

There are a variety of sites available including group sites, single sites, double sites and 2 fully accessible sites. The campground takes reservations and also has walk ups. I was there in early June just after Memorial Day and the place was empty.

All sites have fire rings and picnic tables. Double sites have 2 tables. There is a limit to one car per single site, or you'll be charged an additional 10$ fee.

There are no showers, but it's pretty darn close to the baths at Carson Hot Spring Resort which feel nice after a long hike!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Stephanie Z., August 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Stephanie Z., August 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Stephanie Z., August 20, 2018
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Reviewed May. 1, 2018

A forest service campground gem

This is the first forest service campground I have stayed at that I truly enjoyed. We stayed mid week in August and were literally the only campers in the park. For spacing I didn’t think it was bad compared to some of the Washington state parks but it was a little hard to fully grasp since no one was there. The bathrooms have one flush and several pit toilets and no showers. The pit toilets were well maintained and not gross. The sites have a table and a fire pit and you can purchase wood from the host. We enjoyed the close proximity to the river and the availability to drive to anywhere in the gorge. This campground would be great for family’s to explore.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2016

Perfect for large groups!

The campground is awesome because it is located far enough away from the interstate that you can't hear any traffic. One of the other things that I love about it is that their group campsites and you are able to reserve them ahead of time. It was perfect for our family reunion, and we will be going back soon for our church camping trip sometime soon!

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2016

Close to the gorge, but far from the traffic

We stopped here after a day at the Columbia gorge on our way back to Seattle. Unlike many of the campgrounds in the gorge itself, this is nowhere near I-84 and was very quiet, though the site next to us was pretty close.

The facilities here are nice relative to many of the NF campgrounds in the area, there are flush toilets, but there are also pit toilets which may be closer to your site. The tent area was flat and smooth, no complaints.

  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Graham C., July 10, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2016

Wooded sites but cramped

This campgrond is in a nice wooded growth but feel really camped. As you drive in there is an open field area with some picnic area (nice) but the sites are small and cramped (not so nice). Trees seperate each campground but I wish they were bigger and spaced out. On the bright side it is a short drive to Trapper Creek wilderness area -beautiful hiking.

  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Kevin L., July 9, 2016
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Kevin L., July 9, 2016
  • Review photo of Beaver Campground by Kevin L., July 9, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Beaver Campground?

    Beaver Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Beaver Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Beaver Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Beaver Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Beaver Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Beaver Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Beaver Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Beaver Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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    There are 25 campsites at Beaver Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts