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Moss Creek Campground

8 mi northwest of Hood River, OR · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Moss Creek Campground

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. The Little White Salmon River offers rainbow and brook trout for anglers. Visitors can enjoy wading in the cool waters. 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. 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…

  • Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
  • Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/22/2024
  • Managed by: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, FS
  • Where: 8 mi northwest of Hood River, OR · 45.79778, -121.63917

Things to do:

Fishing

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

39°
29°Jan
43°
30°Feb
50°
33°Mar
56°
36°Apr
65°
42°May
71°
47°Jun
80°
53°Jul
80°
53°Aug
73°
48°Sep
59°
40°Oct
45°
33°Nov
38°
28°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

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Good to know

Cell signal

T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 14.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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