Beaver Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Carson, WA, WA

Price: From $27 per night

Price range: $27–$140 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. Its location along the Wind River provides opportunities for anglers, but other recreational activities can be found in abundance here as well. On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games offer fun for all ages and the surrounding forest allows visitors the chance to discover many animal and plant species.The Wind River offers Chinook salmon and steelhead trout fis

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/beaver-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees along the Wind River, offering a quiet and private family camping experience with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and garter snakes are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Beaver Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games available for families

Skip Beaver Campground if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May through October.

Best time to visit Beaver Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta (TROUT LAKE, WA), Government Mineral Springs Campground (Trout Lake, WA), Panther Creek Campground (CARSON, WA), Paradise Creek Campground (CARSON, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Campground

Cell signal at Beaver Campground (Carson, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Carson, WA, WA★ 4.2 (44 reviews)From $27/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. Its location along the Wind River provides opportunities for anglers, but other recreational activities can be found in abundance here as well. On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games offer fun for all ages and the surrounding forest allows visitors the chance to discover many animal and plant species.The Wind River offers Chinook salmon and steelhead trout fishing for anglers.(check state regulations for season open/close) And the nearby Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatchery offers opportunities in the spring to view Chinook salmon.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You plan to visit outside May through October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

On-site playground equipment and horseshoe games available for families

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and garter snakes are documented in the area.

Location

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541-338-7869· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Getting there →

Take Highway 14 to Carson, WA and continue north on Wind River Highway for 13 miles to reach the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Beaver Campground cost per night?+
Beaver Campground costs $27–$140 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Beaver Campground open?+
Beaver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Beaver Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Campground?+
Beaver Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Beaver Campground?+
Beaver Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Beaver Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Beaver Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Beaver Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Beaver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$27 /night★ 4.2 (44)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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