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Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
13 mi northwest of Carson, WA · No signal at camp
About Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
Nestled in a grove of towering old-growth conifer trees, the Government Mineral Springs Guard Station is a delightful setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The Government Mineral Springs area has been a draw to recreation enthusiasts since the early 1900's. In 1910, S.D. Fox and the Star Brewing Company of Portland began construction of a hotel near Trapper Creek, which eventually became known as Government Mineral Springs. The popular resort boasted bath houses, Iron Mike Bubbling Springs, a dance pavilion, store, ice cream parlor, goldfish ponds and flower gardens. Early advertisements for the resort claimed the mineral water spas were capable of curing physical ailments. In 1935, the hotel burned to the ground. Camping remained popular at the site, and in 1937, the Civilian Conservation Corps significantly expanded and developed…
- Managed by: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Carson, WA · 45.88119, -121.99315
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | Horse | 0.3 mi | 7.6 mi |
| Soda Peaks Lake | Horse | 0.8 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Cabin | Horse | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Big Slide | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Cutoff | Horse | 1.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Sunshine | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.9 mi
Water fill-up: 18.1 mi
Propane: 12.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin 0 mi
- Campground: Government Mineral Springs 0.1 mi
- Beaver Campground 2.4 mi
- Berry Camp 3.9 mi
- Paradise Creek Campground 5.4 mi
- Mowich Camp 6.5 mi