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Government Mineral Springs Campground

Federal campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Location: Trout Lake, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Ultra-affordable first-come, first-served federal campground near Trapper Creek Wilderness with fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers praise its small size, beautiful surroundings, and opportunities for exploration.

Wildlife alert: Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, Common Nighthawk, Western Wood-Pewee, Common Garter Snake, Northwestern Garter Snake

Insider tips for Government Mineral Springs Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations Bring cash or download Recreation.gov app for Scan and Pay QR code payment Bring your own water — the mineral spring pump is non-functional and water is not certified for human consumption

Skip Government Mineral Springs Campground if: You need potable water — only 1 vault toilet and no water hookups. You require hookups — no hookups available. You prefer maintained facilities — Google reviews report unmaintained campsites.

Best time to visit Government Mineral Springs Campground: May-October — Official seasonal operations period.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Government Mineral Springs Campground

Cell signal at Government Mineral Springs Campground (Trout Lake, 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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    Trout Lake, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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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
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    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 potable water — only 1 vault toilet and no water hookups✕ You require hookups — no hookups available✕ You prefer maintained facilities — Google reviews report unmaintained campsites

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive early

    first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations

    Bring cash or download Recreation.gov app for Scan and Pay QR code payment

    Bring your own water

    the mineral spring pump is non-functional and water is not certified for human consumption

    Best: May-October

    Official seasonal operations period

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, Common Nighthawk, Western Wood-Pewee, Common Garter Snake, Northwestern Garter Snake

    Location

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    N/A· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Carson, Washington travel north on Wind River Highway/Forest Road to the Fish Hatchery. Just past the Fish Hatchery, after about 13.5 miles, Forest Road 30 forms a V with Forest Road 3065. At this V take the left fork on to 3065 and continue for about a mile to the campground.

    Campground entrance

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    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 Government Mineral Springs Campground cost per night?+
    Government Mineral Springs Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Government Mineral Springs Campground open?+
    Government Mineral Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Government Mineral Springs Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Government Mineral Springs Campground?+
    Government Mineral Springs Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Government Mineral Springs Campground?+
    Government Mineral Springs 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 Government Mineral Springs Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Government Mineral Springs Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Government Mineral Springs Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Government Mineral Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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