Paradise Creek Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Paradise Creek sits at the confluence of Paradise Creek and the Wind River, nestled under an old-growth forest of cedars, firs, alder and maples. The sites by the river enjoy privacy from an abundance of lush undergrowth, while the other sites have a more open and spacious feel. The campground's remote location is ideal for campers seeking a quiet and relaxed environment.
The campground consists of 42 back-in sites with paved parking spurs that vary from 20 to 40 feet in length. The Premium Sites are adjacent to the Wind River.
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. An on-site hand pump offers drinking water, and vault toilets are available.
Need to Know
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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.
Paradise Creek 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 offers a large variety of 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
Paradise Creek is an ideal base for exploring the different viewpoints around Mount St. Helens and Mt Adams. The nearest town is Carson, WA.
Recreation
The Wind River provides excellent fishing, with a population of steelhead and Chinook salmon. Check state regulations for open season and boundries. Wading is permitted in Paradise Creek. Fishing is not permitted in the campground.
Seasonal berry picking is a popular pastime and for visitors interested in hiking, there is access to the Lava Butte Trail 200 from the campground.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
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Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District CARSON WA 98610
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take Highway 14 to Carson. From Carson, travel about 19 miles northwest on Wind River Highway. The campground is between mile post 20 and 21.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA PARADISE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
