Morrison Creek Campground
Currently temporarily closed. The access road typically requires snow-free conditions, and many Mt. Adams area campgrounds remain closed in early season. No fees or reservations required when open; first-come, first-served.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Morrison Creek Campground is a free primitive camping area located in the Mt. Adams area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The site was burned over in the Cascade Creek Fire of 2012 and now offers several rustic campsites, some positioned along Morrison Creek. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees required. The campground serves primarily as a staging area for wilderness access, functioning as a trailhead to the Shorthorn Trail #16 which enters Mount Adams Wilderness. From here, hikers are within 3 miles of the popular South Climb #183 Trail and route up Mt. Adams. A wilderness permit is required to enter the wilderness; permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Motorized and mechanized uses are not allowed in wilderness areas. Facilities are minimal with only a vault toilet available. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The access road is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Trout Lake, Washington, turn right at the gas station on Highway 141 onto Mt Adams Highway. Drive north to the V intersection with Forest Road 23. Stay right and continue about one mile, then turn left on Forest Road 80, signed 'South Climb'. Follow Forest Road 80 to where it ends at the intersection with Forest Road 8040 and 8031. Turn right onto Forest Road 8040 and continue north to the campground. The entrance is on the left at the junction with the 500 spur.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 395-3402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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