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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 14 to Carson, WA and continue north on Wind River Highway for 13 miles to reach the campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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