Moss Creek campground

Overview

Located in the southeast corner of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and close to Columbia River Gorge, Moss Creek Campground sits alongside the Little White Salmon River. At an elevation of 1,400 feet, the campground is shaded by a thick canopy of hemlock, cedars, firs and maples.

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 Moss Creek campground, 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

• Buck Creek TrailHike · 22.2 mi long · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Little Huckleberry Trail #49Hike · 2.3 mi long · 6.7 mi from camp

  This trail climbs a long, forested ridge on the north side of Little Huckleberry Mountain. OpenStreetMap

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• Nestor Peak HikeHike · 3.9 mi long · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Trailhead: Monte Cristo-LowerTrailhead · 6.9 mi from camp

  Provides access to : Monte Cristo Trail #53 which links up to Monte Carlo Trail #52 . Recreation.gov

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• Trailhead: Monte Carlo-UpperTrailhead · 7.2 mi from camp

  Provides access to : Monte Carlo #52 and Monte Cristo #53 trail system. Recreation.gov

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• Grassy Knoll TrailheadTrailhead · 4.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Buck Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Buck Creek Trail.

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• Spirit FallsWaterfall · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• Dog MountainPeak · 2,946 ft · 6.3 mi from camp

  Dog Mountain rises above the north side of the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. state of Washington. Wikipedia

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• Puppy Dog viewpointViewpoint · 6.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Dog Mountain Trails.

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• Mitchell Point OverlookViewpoint · 6.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Monte Cristo SlabClimbing · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• Atkisson Sno-ParkSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.3 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation.

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• Wankers ColumnsClimbing · 13.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

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