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Oklahoma Campground

Oklahoma Campground, near Carson, Washington, is a rustic spot that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With large, flat sites and a backdrop of towering trees, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground features picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to gather around for meals or evening stories. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the facilities, including the vault toilets and the water pump, which is conveniently located near the center of the campground. As one camper mentioned, “The entire campground was clean and all the toilet facilities were spotless.”

If you’re up for some exploration, the Little White Salmon River runs alongside the campground, providing a serene spot for a quick dip or some quiet reflection. The nearby Monte Carlo Trail offers great hiking opportunities, so you can stretch your legs and soak in the stunning scenery of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

While it’s a bit off the beaten path, campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere and spacious sites. Whether you’re tent camping or bringing an RV, Oklahoma Campground is a solid choice for a relaxing getaway.

Description

National Forest

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Overview

Oklahoma Campground is nestled in a lush grove of large hemlock, cedar, maple and fir trees alongside the Little White Salmon River, near the Columbia River Gorge. The campground is flat and is ideal for smaller groups to camp in clusters.

Recreation

Big Lava Bed is located just west of the campground. The trail takes hikers through a landscape marked by basalt lava formations and pine forest. The multi-use Monte Carlo Trail is also nearby and can be enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Fishing and wading is permitted in the Little White Salmon River, where anglers can find brook and rainbow trout.

Natural Features

Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Oklahoma Campground is located in the Mt. Adams Ranger 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. The Mount Adams Ranger District features largely diverse habitats and natural features, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers, and low and high elevation lakes.

Nearby Attractions

Oklahoma Campground's proximity to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Adams, makes it an ideal base for exploring those areas.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 427-3677 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.

Fee Info

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

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Location

Oklahoma Campground is located in Washington

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Directions

From Vancouver, WA, proceed east on SR 14, to mile post 56-1/2 to Cook-Underwood Road. Exit left onto Cook-Underwood Road and continue for 5 miles through Mill A to Willard Road. Bear left onto Willard Road into Willard and continue North on Oklahoma Road for 8 miles (to end of asphalt road), to the entrance of Oklahoma Campground. From the East, go 1.7 miles from the Hood River Bridge, crossing the White Salmon River and turn right onto Cook-Underwood Road. Continue for 8 miles to mile post 6, and turn right onto Willard Road. Travel to the stop sign and turn right onto Oklahoma Road and proceed 8 miles North to the campground.

Address

Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA 98610

Coordinates

45.87 N
121.6272222 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

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

  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2024

Quiet stay over Labor Day

Quiet campground with clean vault toilets. Many of the sites are very close to each other and some do not accommodate even a small trailer. Small stream near by with limited access. Monte Carlo and Monte Cristo trails are close by but were under repair by WTA. There were some mountain lions near the camp while we were there, 2 separate sightings, probably moving because of the work on the nearby trails

Site1
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Jon and Jenny P., September 7, 2024
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2023

Scenic and Rustic

This campground has 14 available sites, numbered 0-15.  (Site 10 is nonexistent)  Sites 12 & 13 are combined to form a double site.  About half can be reserved.  Fire Pits are Circular with 9 being 1/4 fixed grates; 2 are 1/2 Coverage Swing Grates, and 3 are 1/2 Coverage Multi Level Grates. There are 3 vault toilets evenly spaced within the campground and 1 water pump near mid campground.  It borders The Little White Salmon River which is a small trickle creek. Easiest access to the creek requires walking through bordering campsites.  Weather can change quickly here so plan accordingly.

Site15
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by RoJoStar D., January 3, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2020

Wide open campground

I have not stayed here, but my parent's have been camphosts at Moss Creek, and this campground is one of their responsibilities. I have walked through each campsite and they are very large.

The campground is rustic, but well maintained.

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Quiet, clean campground a little further away

The Oklahoma Campground up 7 miles from Willard, WA was a pleasant place to stay for a quick, overnight getaway. There was sufficient room for one or two tents per campsite and the tables and fire pits were serviceable. While Moss Creek Campground is rated higher on some sites, Oklahoma feels a bit farther away from civilization. toilets were clean and camp host was helpful and friendly.

  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Richard C., August 12, 2018
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Richard C., August 12, 2018
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Richard C., August 12, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Peaceful Location

This campground was a great escape from the 4th of July noise and crowds. The entire campground was clean and all the toilet facilities were spotless. We were tent camping and appreciated the level campsites and 10’ tables. Our site, #3, is non-reservable and HUGE. The riverfront was a bonus.

  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Heidi B., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Heidi B., July 11, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2017

Serene

Right on a shallow and narrow part of the little white salmon river its good for kids to splash around. Monte carlo trail 52 is just outside the campground. It's quiet and beautiful. Will go again

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Catherine S., July 5, 2017
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Catherine S., July 5, 2017
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Catherine S., July 5, 2017
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Reviewed May. 19, 2017

Pleasant Overflow Area

Oklahoma campground is mainly a pleasant overflow area if you can't find a site at the slightly more scenic Panther Creek campground down the road. Clear and flat, Oklahoma was named for where an influx of settlers were coming from in the late 1900s. The nice features are ease of use, being next to a wonderfully wild little stream and under great tree cover. Hiking and exploration are amazing within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest area, so you're within a prime natural space here.

  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Bjorn S., May 19, 2017
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Bjorn S., May 19, 2017
  • Review photo of Oklahoma Campground by Bjorn S., May 19, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Oklahoma Campground?

    Oklahoma Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Oklahoma Campground?

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

  • Does Oklahoma Campground have wifi?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Oklahoma Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Oklahoma Campground?

    There are 15 campsites at Oklahoma Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts