Picnicking
There are many amazing places to picknick on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Picnicking - Single
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Picnicking - Group
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Bear Meadow Interpretive Site
Site Open
On May 18, 1980, Gary Rosenquist was camped at this site and took a series of photos capturing the first few moments of the landslide and eruption, barely escaping with his life. The site offers a…
Campground: Adams Fork
Site Open
This wooded area along the Adams Fork of the Cispus River makes a great campground location. The campground contains historic basket trees used by the Upper Cowlitz Tribe and has interpretive…
Campground: Big Creek
Site Closed
Big Creek Campground is a single-loop campground located close to the west entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park. It is also close to Glacier View Wilderness and the Sawtooth Trail system including…
Campground: Blue Lake Creek
Site Open
Blue Lake Creek Campground is a small campground (11 single sites) off Forest Road 23. The campground itself is located in a small hardwood stand surrounded by conifers. Sites are typically open…
Campground: Forlorn Lakes
Site Closed
Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are…
Campground: Iron Creek
Site Closed
This large campground (98 sites) is on a flat along the Cispus River and is located in an old growth stand of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. Lush vegetation and ample space between sites makes them…
Campground: La Wis Wis
Site Closed
This large campground is located right off of US Highway 12 at the junction of the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz and the Ohanapecosh Rivers. It is situated in an old growth stand of Douglas fir, hemlock,…
Campground: Lower Falls
Site Closed
The campground is located in a pleasantly wooded setting on the Lewis River next to Lower Falls. The campsites are tucked in among the trees creating a sense of seclusion. The campground road is…
Campground: Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use
Site Open
A great place for a picnic, hike or just relaxing at the falls. Sunset Falls Campground/Day Use Area is located on the western edge of the forest, on the Lewis River. Visitors enjoy scenic views of…
Campground: Takhlakh Lake
Site Closed
A very popular campground on the shores of Takhlakh Lake. The campground includes ten walk-in sites. The views across the lake of Mt. Adams are outstanding. The northern trails of the Mt. Adams…