Gifford Pinchot National Forest holds Morrison Creek, a small dispersed campground with two drive-in sites positioned directly on the creek. Expect rough access road conditions before arriving. Amenities are minimal but functional: pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Cell service is available. The sites sit flat and close to the water, which made the location particularly useful during a summer heatwave. A trailhead is also accessible from camp. Campers interested in dispersed camping around Gifford Pinchot National Forest will find this a straightforward, no-frills base in the area. Wicky Shelter Campground lies 2.7 miles south for those wanting a nearby alternative.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMorrison Creek is located in Washington near Trout Lake
Directions
Forest Road 8040.
Coordinates
46.13000086 N
121.51500036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Morrison Creek needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 51 min from Longview, WA
- 3 hrs 2 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 40 min from Olympia, WA




