Atkisson Group Camp
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: CARSON, WA, WA
Price: From $115 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sitting just west of Washington’s second largest mountain, Mt. Adams, Atkisson Group Camp is open for campers between May and September and becomes a sno-park for a variety of activities in winter. The flat, forested terrain makes Atkisson a popular spot for hikers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts.This location has limited staffing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Located west of Mt. Adams with flat, forested terrain ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The campground offers huckleberry and mushroom picking opportunities during the warmer months.
Insider tips for Atkisson Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 group site and high demand Huckleberry and mushroom picking is permitted on-site during the season Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping — no hookups available
Skip Atkisson Group Camp if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this group camp. You're visiting outside May-September — campground is seasonal and becomes a winter sno-park.
Best time to visit Atkisson Group Camp: May-September — Official operating season for camping; flat terrain supports hiking and biking activities during warmer months.
Nearby campgrounds: Peterson Prairie Cabin (TROUT LAKE, WA), Oklahoma Campground (CARSON, WA), Trout Lake Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Forlorn Lakes Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Atkisson Group Camp
Cell signal at Atkisson Group Camp (CARSON, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Sitting just west of Washington’s second largest mountain, Mt. Adams, Atkisson Group Camp is open for campers between May and September and becomes a sno-park for a variety of activities in winter. The flat, forested terrain makes Atkisson a popular spot for hikers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts.This location has limited staffing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 group site and high demand
Huckleberry and mushroom picking is permitted on-site during the season
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping
no hookups available
Official operating season for camping; flat terrain supports hiking and biking activities during warmer months
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Location
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Getting there →
From I-5 at Vancouver, take Highway 14 east for 66 miles and continue on Highway 141 north for 15 miles to Forest Service Road 2400 (5 miles south of the town of Trout Lake). Turn northwest and head 3.5 miles to the Group Camp.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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