Campground: Paradise Creek


Area Status: Closed
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Paradise Creek Campground is a serene area that is heavily shaded by large old-growth evergreen trees and located on Paradise Creek.  An easy short trail winds through the campground. It is about 5 miles from the Falls Creek Falls Trailhead making the campground a good location for waterfall lovers. There is drinking water and a host during the season.

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Picture of Paradise Creek Campground

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 10/12/2023: Campground is closed and gated for the season. Fishing is not allowed in the creek as per WA Fish and Wildlife Regulations. Any fishing activity must take place below the dam on the Wind River. For further information contact ExplorUS 661-702-1420.
Reservations: Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Fees:
  • Camping: Single Site/22, Multi-Site/$40
  • Extra Vehicle:$8
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet.
Closest Towns: Carson, WA
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Passes: 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3400

General Information

Directions:

From Vancouver, WA, travel east on Highway 14 to Carson, WA. Then travel 14 miles northwest on Wind River Highway to the forest boundary. At the forest boundary continue north on Forest Road 30 for 6 miles to the campground.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 34 single site(s), 8 double site(s)
Reservation Info This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71648\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

No. of Sites 42
Reservation Info This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71648\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Hookup - Water No
Size Restrictions 25'
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No
Corrals 25'

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Viewing Plants

Large, oldgrowth trees.

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.9502

  Longitude : 
-121.9378

  Elevation : 
1539'