Beaver Campground in fall

Beaver Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Open mid-May through mid-September. Facilities are closed but walk-in use is allowed during the off-season.

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.

Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event

The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way.  Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.

Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure

Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.

Winter Road Closures

Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.

Washout on Forest Road 93

Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.

Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide

Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle

Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)

The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.

Forest Road 2801 Closure

Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.

About

Beaver Campground is nestled among large old maple and cottonwood trees along the Wind River in the Mount Adams Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The campground offers a quiet, private family camping experience with 28 sites, including single sites, double sites, and a group site. Located just 12 miles north of Carson, Washington, it's one of the closest Forest Service campgrounds to the Columbia River Gorge and Portland, Oregon. The Wind River provides excellent fishing opportunities for Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, while kayaking and canoeing are permitted on the river. The campground is located very near the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Wind River Hatchery, where visitors can view spring Chinook salmon. The surrounding forest offers abundant hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities, as well as seasonal berry picking. On-site amenities include playground equipment and horseshoe pits for family entertainment. The campground sits at approximately 1,200 feet elevation in a diverse landscape that includes old growth and second growth forests. The area provides opportunities to discover many animal and plant species in this lush Pacific Northwest environment. Each campsite has a table and fire pit, and the campground provides flush toilets and drinking water from hand pumps.

Directions

From Carson, WA take the Wind River Highway/Forest Road 30 north about 12 miles. The well-signed campground will be on your left.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $27 - $140

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email hwilliamson@goexplorus.com
Phone +1 (541) 338-7869

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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Beaver Campground in fall
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