Forest Service campground

Mt. Adams Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

Forest Service campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington.

Managed by: Forest Service Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Reservations: First come, first served Claim a site when you arrive. Recreation.gov lists it for Scan and Pay, so the fee can be paid from its app at the campground

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site, or by using Scan and Pay . Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR code which is located on site.

Recreation

A twenty mile trail system that can lead to Mt. Adams Wilderness is accessible from the campground. Wilderness regulations apply within the wilderness area.

Facilities

There is a loading ramp and water for stock only. Water is not for human consumption. Each site has a highline. An open field next to the campground provides space for over flow camping and a beautiful view of the mountain.

Natural Features

This pleasant well developed horse camp is located in a wooded site on the base of Mount Adams.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under its county and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

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Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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