USDA Forest Service · Washington
Morrison Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,682 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- N81B MORRISON CAMP (NFSR 8061000) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Trout Lake, Washington
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. This site was burned over in the Cascade Creek Fire of 2012. Several primitive camp sites are available, some along Morrison Creek. The site serves as a trailhead to the Shorthorn Trail #16 which enters Mount Adams Wilderness and is within 3 miles of the popular South Climb #183 Trail and route up Mt Adams. A wilderness permit is required to enter the wilderness. Permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Motorized and mechanized uses are not allowed in Wilderness areas. Road access is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 23° | -5° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 21° | 4° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 23° | 15° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 27° | 12° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 36° | 23° | 72° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 39° | 30° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 48° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 50° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 45° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 35° | 27° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 28° | 12° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | 9° | 52° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Trailhead: Crofton Ridge East · 0.2 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040) · 0.6 mi as the crow flies
Gotchen Creek 2.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: South Climb · 0.9 mi as the crow flies
South Climb 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: Crofton Ridge West · 2.3 mi as the crow flies
Morrison Creek 4.9 mi Hike, Crofton Ridge 2.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: Snipes Mountain · 3.1 mi as the crow flies
Snipes Mountain 5.0 mi Hike · Drive there
All 365 trails in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Trout Lake Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Twin Falls Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Mountain View Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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- Killen Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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