Moss Creek campground
Campground · Washington · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,344 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located in the southeast corner of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and close to Columbia River Gorge, Moss Creek Campground sits alongside the Little White Salmon River. At an elevation of 1,400 feet, the campground is shaded by a thick canopy of hemlock, cedars, firs and maples. Moss Creek is ideal for those wishing to escape the summer heat.Recreation
The Little White Salmon River offers rainbow and brook trout for anglers. Visitors can enjoy wading in the cool waters.Facilities
This small campground has 16 sites that are ideal for tents but useable by smaller RVs and trailers.
Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, and firewood can be purchased on-site.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.Moss Creek is located in the Mount Adams Ranger District in the easternmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Mount Adams is a prominent landmark on the District, where elevations range between 1,200 and 12,276 feet.
The District features a great diversity of habitats, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers and low and high elevation lakes.
Nearby Attractions
Moss Creek Campground is an excellent base for exploring the various sights around Mount Adams and the Columbia River Gorge.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 538-2060 for general information.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The facts
- Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/22/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA MOSS CREEK
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
17 campsites at Moss Creek campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 10 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 10 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA MOSS CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-5 at Vancouver, WA, turn east on Highway 14 for 56 miles to Cook. Turn north on Cook-Underwood Rd, drive 5 miles then turn left onto Willard Road, drive 2+ miles continue onto Oklahoma Rd, drive under 1 mile Campground is on your right.
45.79778, -121.63917 · 45°47'52.0"N 121°38'21.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 5.9 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Moss Creek campground
- Can you reserve a site at Moss Creek campground?
- Yes, Moss Creek campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Moss Creek campground have?
- 17 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Moss Creek campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Moss Creek campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Moss Creek campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Moss Creek campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Moss Creek campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Moss Creek campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moss Creek campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping : Reservations start on May 24th, 2024 Single Site: $25
- Extra Vehicle : $8
Restrictions:
- Maximum vehicle length is 32 feet.
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Contact
- Phone 541-338-7869
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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