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Campgrounds At-A-Glance
Some campgrounds are first come, first serve only. Many campgrounds accept reservations in advance. In most reservation campgrounds 30-40% of sites are set aside as first-come first-serve sites. Reservations are available online at Recreation.gov or by phone, toll-free, at: (877) 444-6777.
Many campgrounds are operated by concessionaire under a special use permit:
- ExplorUS, 661-702-1420.
Forest Service operated campgrounds are managed by Ranger District:
- Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, (360) 497-1100
- Mt. Adams Ranger District, (509) 395-3400
- Mount St. Helens, (360) 449-7800
View a Forest-wide Campground Vicinity Map.
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
| Campground | Details | Operated By |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Fork | Reserveable Sites: 24 Water: Yes Space length: 22' Elevation: 2,600' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Big Creek | Reserveable Sites: 29 Water: Yes Space length: 24-40' Elevation: 1,800' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Blue Lake Creek | Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Cat Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Chambers Lake |
First Come, First Serve Sites: 12 Water: No Space length: 25-35' Elevation: 4,500' |
Forest Service (360) 497-1103 |
| Horseshoe Lake | First Come, First Serve Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Iron Creek | Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Killen Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
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| Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
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| North Fork | Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Group: North Fork | Reserveable Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Olallie Lake | First Come, First Serve Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Soda Spring | First Come, First Serve Sites: 7 Water: No Space length: 20-30' Elevation: 1,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Takhlakh Lake | Reservable Sites: 54 Water: No Space length: 22' Elevation: 4,450' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Tower Rock | Reservable Sites: 22 Water: Yes Space length: 22' Elevation: 1,100' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Walupt Lake | Reservable Sites: 44 Water: No Space length: 22' Elevation: 3,930' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Horse Camp: Cody | First Come, First Serve Sites: 16 Water: Yes Space length: 35' Elevation: 3,100' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Horse Camp: Keenes | First Come, First Serve Sites: 13 Water: No Space length: - Elevation: 4,350' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Horse Camp: Walupt | First Come, First Serve Sites: 9 Water: Yes Space length: 22' Elevation: 3,930' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
Mt Adams Ranger District
| Campground | Details | Operated By |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Reservable Sites: 24 Water: Yes Space length: 25' Elevation: 1,050' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Group: Beaver | Reservable Sites: 1 Water: Yes Group size: 50 people Elevation: 1,050' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Cultus Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 51 Water: No Space length: 32' Elevation: 4,000' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Forlorn Lakes | First Come, First Serve Sites: 25 Water: No Space length: 18' Elevation: 3,700' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Goose Lake | First Come, First Serve Sites: 19 Water: No Space length: No RVs Elevation: 3,150' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Gov. Mineral Springs | First Come, First Serve Sites: 5 Water: No Space length: 18' Elevation: 1,230' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Lower Falls | Reservable Sites: 43 Water: Yes Space length: 36' Elevation: 1,500' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Morrison Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 12 Water: No Space length: No RVs Elevation: 4,650' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Moss Creek | Reservable Sites: 18 Water: Yes Space length: 32' Elevation: 1,330' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Oklahoma | Reservable Sites: 16 Water: Yes Space length: 22' Elevation: 1,700' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Panther Creek | Reservable Sites: 33 Water: Yes Space length: 25' Elevation: 950' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Paradise Creek | Reservable Sites: 42 Water: Yes Space length: 25' Elevation: 1,540' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Peterson Prairie | Reservable Sites: 29 Water: Yes Space length: 32' Elevation: 2,900' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Group: Peterson Prairie | Reservable Sites: 1 Water: No Group size: 50 people Elevation: 3000' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Tillicum | First Come, First Serve Sites: 17 Water: No Space length: 18' Elevation: 3,900' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Trout Lake Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 17 Water: No Space length: No RVs Elevation: 2,200' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Twin Falls | First Come, First Serve Sites: 3 Water: No Space length: - Elevation: 2,700' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Horse Camp: Falls Creek | First Come, First Serve Sites: 4 Water: No Space length: - Elevation: 3,500' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Horse Camp: Mt. Adams | First Come, First Serve Sites: 11 Water: No Space length: -- Elevation: 2,500' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Horse Camp: Lewis River | First Come, First Serve Sites: 9 Water: No Space length: 18' Elevation: 1,800' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
| Group: Atkisson | Reservable Sites: 1 Water: No Group size: 50 people Elevation: 2,700' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Group: Wakepish | Reservable Sites: 1 Water: No Group size: 100 Elevation: 2840' |
Forest Service (509) 395-3400 |
Mount St. Helen National Volcanic Monument & District
| Campground | Details | Operated By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Falls | Reservable April-Oct. (Open year-round) Sites: 16 Water: No Space length: 25-40' Elevation: 1,000' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
| Horse Camp: Green River | First Come, First Serve Sites: 8 Water: No Space length: - Elevation: 2,890' |
Forest Service (360) 449-7800 |
| Horse Camp: Kalama | Reservable: 16, for equestrians First Come, First Serve: 10, non-equestrian sites Water: No Space length: -- Elevation: 2,000' |
ExplorUS 661-702-1420 |
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