Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA)

Overview

In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that babbles through the campground.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

541-338-7869

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Valley Trail #270Hike · 14.1 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  This trail has a gentle grade, with views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain. OpenStreetMap

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• Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271Hike · 7.6 mi long · 2.2 mi from camp

  This 11.7 mile multiple use trail climbs steadily through conifer forests and has heavy use. OpenStreetMap

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• Blue Lake Butte Trail #119Hike · 3.7 mi long · 2.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

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• Klickitat Trail #7Hike · 14.2 mi long · 4.4 mi from camp

  The 17.1 mile Klickitat Trail is a major ridgetop trail, extending from Kilborn Creek to Elk Peak. OpenStreetMap

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• Mouse Lake Trail #271CHike · 0.4 mi long · 4.6 mi from camp

  This short trail connects the Blue Ridge Trail #271 to Road 7812-642 passing by Mouse Lake. OpenStreetMap

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• Hamilton Buttes Trail #118Hike · 5.9 mi long · 5.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

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Scenic sights

• Juniper PeakPeak · 5,568 ft · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Bishop FallsWaterfall · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Middle Bishop FallsWaterfall · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Horseshoe PointPeak · 5,656 ft · 5.2 mi from camp

  A peak near Klickitat Trail #7.

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• Layser CaveCave · 7.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Explore Longmire in WinterSkiing and snowshoeing · 2-4 Hours · 24.2 mi from camp

  Make a day of it by visiting in Longmire in winter. National Park Service

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• Mount AdamsClimbing · 19.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.