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

Paradise Creek campground

Paradise Creek campgroundPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
42Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Paradise Creek sits at the confluence of Paradise Creek and the Wind River, nestled under an old-growth forest of cedars, firs, alder and maples. The sites by the river enjoy privacy from an abundance of lush undergrowth, while the other sites have a more open and spacious feel. The campground's remote location is ideal for campers seeking a quiet and relaxed environment. Recreation The Wind River provides excellent fishing, with a population of steelhead and Chinook salmon. Check state regulations for open season and boundries. Wading is permitted in Paradise Creek. Fishing is not permitted in the campground. Keep reading

Seasonal berry picking is a popular pastime and for visitors interested in hiking, there is access to the Lava Butte Trail 200 from the campground. Facilities The campground consists of 42 back-in sites with paved parking spurs that vary from 20 to 40 feet in length. The Premium Sites are adjacent to the Wind River. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. An on-site hand pump offers drinking water, and vault toilets are available. 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. Paradise Creek 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 offers a large variety of 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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 729-0018 for general information. Nearby Attractions Paradise Creek is an ideal base for exploring the different viewpoints around Mount St. Helens and Mt Adams. The nearest town is Carson, WA. Charges & 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 Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. 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. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The sites · 42

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA PARADISE CREEK001standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK002standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK003standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK004standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK005standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK006standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK007standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK008standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK009standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK010standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK011standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK012standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK013standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK014standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK015standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK016standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK017standard nonelectric15 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK018standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK019standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK020standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK021standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK022standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK023standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK024standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK025standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK026standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK027standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK028standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK029standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK030standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK031standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK032standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK033standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK034standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK035standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK036standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK037standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK038standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK039standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK040standard nonelectric40 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK041management30 ft
AREA PARADISE CREEK042standard nonelectric40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Extra Vehicle Fee$8.00

Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

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This campground sits in WA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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