Oklahoma Campground
Oklahoma Campground is nestled in a lush grove of large hemlock, cedar, maple and fir trees alongside the Little White Salmon River, near the Columbia River Gorge. The campground is flat and is ideal for smaller groups to camp in clusters.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Pull-through | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 12 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
This campground offers some tent-only sites as well as sites for RVs up to 40 feet. Site 12/13 is a double site and must be reserved as such and can accommodate up to 16 people. Parking spurs are unpaved and may be lumpy. The campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings and potable water. Vault toilets are also available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Camping: Reservations start on May 24th, 2024 Single Site/$25. Multi-Site/$45. Extra Vehicle:$8 |
| Rules | Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. |
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Getting there
From Vancouver, WA, proceed east on SR 14, to mile post 56-1/2 to Cook-Underwood Road. Exit left onto Cook-Underwood Road and continue for 5 miles through Mill A to Willard Road. Bear left onto Willard Road into Willard and continue North on Oklahoma Road for 8 miles (to end of asphalt road), to the entrance of Oklahoma Campground.
| Nearest town | Carson, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45.8700° N, 121.6272° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTracy Hill Rx
14 mi from the campground · 28 acres
- PrescribedTop Of The World Rx
14 mi from the campground
- WildfireHigh Lava
24 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireGrasshopper
43 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outer Limits Sports ↗ | 37.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Look No Further RV's ↗ | 51.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
Oklahoma Campground's proximity to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Adams, makes it an ideal base for exploring those areas.
- 2.3 miTrailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower ↗Trailhead
- 3 miTrailhead: Monte Carlo-Upper ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMonte Carlo ↗6.8 mi trail
- 3 miMonte Cristo3.8 mi trail
- 3.9 miLittle Huckleberry2.5 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miTrailhead: Monte Carlo-Lower ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 2.3 miTrailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 3 miTrailhead: Monte Carlo-Upper ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Gifford Pinchot National Forest begins about 2.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.5 miGifford Pinchot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,496,308 acres
- 8.9 miIndian Heaven Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,784 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Oklahoma Campground is located in the Mt. Adams Ranger District. Elevations here range between 1,200 feet at the Wind River Work Center, 12 miles north of Carson, WA and 12,276 feet at the summit of Mt. Adams. The Mount Adams Ranger District features largely diverse habitats and natural features, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers, and low and high elevation lakes.
Recreation
Big Lava Bed is located just west of the campground. The trail takes hikers through a landscape marked by basalt lava formations and pine forest. The multi-use Monte Carlo Trail is also nearby and can be enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Fishing and wading is permitted in the Little White Salmon River, where anglers can find brook and rainbow trout.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Oklahoma Campground?
Sites at Oklahoma Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Oklahoma Campground?
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Oklahoma Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Oklahoma Campground?
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Oklahoma Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Oklahoma Campground have?
14 sites, including 13 standard sites without power and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Oklahoma Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Oklahoma Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Oklahoma Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Oklahoma Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Oklahoma Campground?
Big Lava Bed is located just west of the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Oklahoma Campground?
Carson, Washington. Oklahoma Campground's proximity to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Adams, makes it an ideal base for exploring those areas.
Source: Getting there
What if Oklahoma Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moss Creek Campground (5 mi), Atkisson Group Camp (6.5 mi), and Peterson Prairie Campground (7.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby