Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta

Overview

Nestled in a grove of towering old-growth conifer trees, the Government Mineral Springs Guard Station is a delightful setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The Government Mineral Springs area has been a draw to recreation enthusiasts since the early 1900's.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

509-395-3400

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta, 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

• Trapper Creek Trail #192Hike · 7.6 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  The trail follows Trapper Creek through the Trapper Creek Wilderness climbing steeply up to a junction with the Big Hollow Trail near Sister Rocks. OpenStreetMap

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• Dry Creek Trail #194Hike · 3.9 mi long · 0.6 mi from camp

  This 4 mile trail runs north and south to the east of Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133Hike · 5.1 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  This 5.5 mile trail accesses the southwest corner of Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• Big Slide Primitive Trail 195Hike · 0.6 mi long · 1.7 mi from camp

  This trail connects Trails #192.2 Trapper Creek and #132 Observation, forming a loop opportunity in Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• Deer Way #209Hike · 0.7 mi long · 1.8 mi from camp

  The trail forms a loop, running parallel with Trapper Creek Trail #192.2 for just short of a mile. OpenStreetMap

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• Sunshine Primitive Trail #198Hike · 2.0 mi long · 2.4 mi from camp

  This trail links Trails #192.2 Trapper Creek and #132 Observation to form a loop opportunity within Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Soda PeaksPeak · 4,432 ft · 3.0 mi from camp

  A peak near Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133.

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• Observation PeakPeak · 4,206 ft · 3.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Observation Peak Trail #132A.

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• Falls Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.3 mi from camp

  A 335-foot waterfall near Falls Creek Trail #152.

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• Upper Siouxon FallsWaterfall · 6.9 mi from camp

  A 16-foot waterfall.

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• Falls Creek Lava CavesCave · 7.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Tubing HillSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.3 mi from campShow on map
• Monte Cristo SlabClimbing · 16.2 mi from campShow on map
• FarsideClimbing · 23.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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.