U.S. Forest Service · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Carson, WA

Beaver Campground

Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. Its location along the Wind River provides opportunities for anglers, but other recreational activities can be found in abundance here as well. On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games offer fun for all ages and the surrounding forest allows visitors the chance to discover many animal and plant species.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov25 sitesFrom $8 per night40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
High Lava · 8 mi away · 2,899 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups23
Group sites1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

24 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
002AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardPull-through40PavedPartial12 / 2Yes
003AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in20PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
004AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes
005AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes
006AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
007AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartialRiverfront12 / 2Yes
008AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in24PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes
009AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in30PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes
010AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes
011AREA BEAVER CAMPGROUNDStandardBack-in25PavedPartialRiverfront6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesExtra Vehicle Fee $8.00
AccessibilitySite 023 is listed accessible

This campground consists of 24 campsites that can accommodate either tents or RVs. One group site is available and can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. vault toilets are available and drinking water is offered on-site. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided. Beaver Campground is very unique, having a swingset, activity field and horseshoe pit available on-site, providing entertainment for all ages.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestGifford Pinchot National Forest
BookingReservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
FeesCamping: Reservations start on May 3rd, 2024 Single Site: $27/night. Double Site: $50/night. Group: $140/night. Extra Vehicle: $8/vehicle
RulesMaximum vehicle length is 25 feet.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Beaver Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 14.46 inches of precipitation, 18.5 inches of snowFebruary: 11.29 inches of precipitation, 8.5 inches of snowMarch: 9.78 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowApril: 6.14 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMay: 3.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.18 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.81 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 8.05 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 13.78 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowDecember: 15.84 inches of precipitation, 19.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.4°F averageFebruary: 36.0°F averageMarch: 40.4°F averageApril: 46.0°F averageMay: 53.6°F averageJune: 58.6°F averageJuly: 65.2°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 58.9°F averageOctober: 48.7°F averageNovember: 39.6°F averageDecember: 33.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Carson Fish Hatchery, 1 mile from the campground at 1,134 feet, station USC00451160 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 89 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 55 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Highway 14 to Carson, WA and continue north on Wind River Highway for 13 miles to reach the campground.

Nearest townCarson, Washington
Coordinates45.8561° N, 121.9569° 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. Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    High Lava

    8 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Tracy Hill Rx

    28 mi from the campground · 28 acres

  • Prescribed
    Top Of The World Rx

    28 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

    47 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 stationStevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station ↗11.7 mi
Outdoor gearCamping World ↗31 mi
RV sales & serviceBudget Rv ↗37.9 mi

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Worth a stop

Beaver Campground is one of the closest Forest Service campsites to the Columbia River Gorge and Portland, Oregon. The nearby town of Carson is known for its hot springs, but visitors can also find the Wind River Arboretum, a golf course, restaurants and shopping.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Gifford Pinchot National Forest begins about 1.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres, including the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Beaver Campground is located in the Mount Adams Ranger District, in the easternmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This district spans 367,000 acres and includes the Mt Adams Wilderness, Indian Heaven Wilderness and Trapper Creek Wilderness. Mt Adams, a potentially active stratovolcano and the second-tallest mountain in Washington state, is a prominent landmark of the 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. A great diversity of habitats and geological features are represented here, from old growth to second growth forests and wetland areas to low and high elevation meadows and lakes, as well as glaciers.

Recreation

The Wind River offers Chinook salmon and steelhead trout fishing for anglers.(check state regulations for season open/close) And the nearby Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatchery offers opportunities in the spring to view Chinook salmon. Kayaks and canoes are permitted on the Wind River and the surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and biking. Berry picking is popular in season.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Beaver Campground?

Sites at Beaver 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 Beaver Campground?

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Beaver Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Beaver 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 Beaver Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Beaver Campground have?

25 sites, including 23 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Beaver 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 Beaver Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Beaver 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 25 feet.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Beaver Campground?

Site 023 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Beaver Campground?

The Wind River offers Chinook salmon and steelhead trout fishing for anglers.(check state regulations for season open/close) And the nearby Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatchery offers opportunities in the spring to view Chinook salmon. The Recreation section on this page has the

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Beaver Campground?

Carson, Washington. Beaver Campground is one of the closest Forest Service campsites to the Columbia River Gorge and Portland, Oregon.

Source: Getting there