Oklahoma Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CARSON, WA, WA

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$45 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Season: May through October

Oklahoma Campground is nestled in a lush grove of large hemlock, cedar, maple and fir trees alongside the Little White Salmon River, near the Columbia River Gorge. The campground is flat and is ideal for smaller groups to camp in clusters. This campground offers some tent-only sites as well as sites for RVs up to 40 feet.

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

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

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

Oklahoma Campground sits alongside the Little White Salmon River in a lush grove of hemlock, cedar, maple and fir trees near the Columbia River Gorge. Google reviewers praise clean, well-kept facilities and friendly hosts, with beautiful scenery and good river access for group camping.

Wildlife alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, American Robin, Canada Goose, Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Skink, Northern Rubber Boa

Insider tips for Oklahoma Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Group camping works best; sites 4, 5, and 15 can be reserved together for larger parties Big Lava Bed Trail and Monte Carlo Trail are nearby for hiking and biking

Skip Oklahoma Campground if: Seeking seclusion or solitude; reviewers note it's better for group camping than solo travelers. You need RV hookups; campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October; seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Oklahoma Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Moss Creek Campground (CARSON, WA), Atkisson Group Camp (CARSON, WA), Peterson Prairie Campground (CARSON, WA), Goose Lake Campground (WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Oklahoma Campground

Cell signal at Oklahoma 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★ 4.1 (28 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Oklahoma Campground is nestled in a lush grove of large hemlock, cedar, maple and fir trees alongside the Little White Salmon River, near the Columbia River Gorge. The campground is flat and is ideal for smaller groups to camp in clusters. This campground offers some tent-only sites as well as sites for RVs up to 40 feet.

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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.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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:✕ Seeking seclusion or solitude; reviewers note it's better for group camping than solo travelers✕ You need RV hookups; campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ Visiting outside May-October; seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Group camping works best; sites 4, 5, and 15 can be reserved together for larger parties

Big Lava Bed Trail and Monte Carlo Trail are nearby for hiking and biking

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: Douglas' Squirrel, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, American Robin, Canada Goose, Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Skink, Northern Rubber Boa

Location

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Getting there →

From Vancouver, WA, proceed east on SR 14, to mile post 56-1/2 to Cook-Underwood Road. Exit left onto Cook-Underwood Road and continue for 5 miles through Mill A to Willard Road. Bear left onto Willard Road into Willard and continue North on Oklahoma Road for 8 miles (to end of asphalt road), to the entrance of Oklahoma Campground. From the East, go 1.7 miles from the Hood River Bridge, crossing the White Salmon River and turn right onto Cook-Underwood Road. Continue for 8 miles to mile post 6,

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Oklahoma Campground cost per night?+
Oklahoma Campground costs $25–$45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Oklahoma Campground open?+
Oklahoma Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Oklahoma Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Oklahoma Campground?+
Oklahoma Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Oklahoma Campground?+
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Oklahoma Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Oklahoma Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Oklahoma 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
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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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$25 /night★ 4.1 (28)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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