Recreation
View the Recreation opportunities, sites, trails, and areas on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has many areas and places to explore through hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, hunting, snow sports, and many others.
The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and District contains many wonderful places to see and explore.
Campground: Peterson Prairie
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Peterson Prairie Campground is an attractive campground with level, well shaded graveled sites.  This site is located near large huckleberry fields making the campground very popular during…
Campground: Peterson Prairie Group Camp
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Peterson Prairie Group Camp is located within Peterson Prairie Campground.  The Group Camp can accommodate large or small groups in a large informal space. It is popular during the fall huckleberry…
Campground: Soda Spring
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Soda Spring Campground is a small, rustic site located at the end of Forest Road 4510.052 in a stand of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and silver fir. There are 7 sites suitable for tent camping,…
Campground: Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use
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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
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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…
Campground: Tillicum
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A higher elevation, wooded campground especially popular during huckleberry season as this site is located in a part of the forest with many huckleberry bushes. Tillicum Trail #21 leads out of the…
Campground: Tower Rock
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Tower Rock Campground is named for the impressive pillar that looms nearby and offers semi-private sites shaded by a mix of cedar, Douglas fir, and maple. It is near the south bank of the Cispus…
Campground: Trout Lake Creek
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A small scenic lower elevation campground located next to Trout Lake Creek.  Some of the campsites are on the banks of the creek.  A short easy trail leads from the campground to a remote camp…
Campground: Twin Falls
A small, less developed campground for tent camping only, located at the confluence of Twin Falls Creek and the Lewis River. The campground is placed on the banks of the river with an impressive view…
Campground: Wakepish Group Campground
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In a mature and varied forest setting, this site is near Mount St. Helens and Forest Road 99. There is a paved road to camp with a small shelter and toilet. Forest Road 99 ends at Windy Ridge, which…