Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Usda Forest Service, Washington.
Whether you seek solitude, social activity, creative inspiration, wildlife, forest products or scenic beauty, you can find it in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Recreation sites on the forest are grouped into three geographic areas:
- Cowlitz Valley area (north side)
- Mt Adams area (south side)
- Mount St Helens area (west side)
Site Conditions: Scroll to Recreation Conditions Report below the map
Some campgrounds and group sites are available to reserve in advance at Recreation.gov.
Recreation Sites Map
Camping and Day Use
- Adams Fork Campground
- Atkisson Group Camp
- Beaver Campground
- Big Creek
- Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (WA)
- Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
- Iron Creek Campground
- Kalama Horse Camp
- Lower Falls Campground
- La Wis Wis Campground
- Moss Creek Campground
- North Fork Bear Group Camp
- North Fork Beaver Group Camp
- North Fork Campground (WA)
- North Fork Elk Group Camp
- Oklahoma Campground
- Panther Creek Campground
- Paradise Creek Campground
- Peterson Prairie Cabin
- Peterson Prairie Campground
- Sunset Falls Campground
- Takhlakh Lake Campground
- Tower Rock Campground
- Walupt Lake Campground
Activities and Experiences
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Mount Margaret Backcountry
- Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit
- Mt. Adams Climbing Activity Pass
Site Passes
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback Riding
- Off Highway Vehicle
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
