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  3. Moss Creek Campground

Camping at Moss Creek Campground near Carson

Public campground · Carson · 16 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The Little White Salmon is the immediate draw here for anglers and waders; the river holds rainbow and brook trout and is shallow enough in many places for easy wading and cooling off. Beyond the creek, Moss Creek makes a practical base for exploring the eastern reaches of Gifford Pinchot and the nearby Columbia River Gorge Mount Adams country with its mix of old- and second-growth forest, meadows and lakes is within reach for day hikes, wildlife viewing and other forest activities.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 48 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

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0 open of 16 sites
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 16 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
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Moss Creek Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Moss Creek Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Moss Creek Campground have RV hookups?
16 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Moss Creek Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Moss Creek Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 16 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 13 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 17 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 3 (15 reports), AT&T 2 (11 reports), Verizon 1 (10 reports)
Shade
Listing 13 of 14 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $25/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

The river · 2 reviews

“It was a lovely campsite, easy to navigate and you could get to the creek which was lovely.”

Elise L · Aug 2025

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“Very refreshing, clean and the host was very friendly and accommodating.”

Lori M · Aug 2025

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (48 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Beautiful campground! Very refreshing, clean and the host was very friendly and accommodating.i only stayed one night but will be back soon. I absolutely loved Moss creek campground ”

Lori M 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“It was a lovely campsite, easy to navigate and you could get to the creek which was lovely. We were at campsite 4 which was a little noisy due to being right next to the road and the toilets (with a door that slammed after each guest), but it was still worth visiting!”

Elise L 4 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Beautiful as always. The kids had a blast in the river. Camp host was a really nice guy. Can’t wait to come back!”

Terri M 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Forest Canopy Near Husum Launch

7.1 mi from Moss Creek Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Dog and Wind Mountain RV Park

8.8 mi from Moss Creek Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $33/night
$66 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

WindWoodRivers

8.8 mi from Moss Creek Campground (straight-line)
Sites $150/night
$300 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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standard nonelectric
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011
standard nonelectric
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015
standard nonelectric
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004
standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour Portland area · 4 hr · from $69/person
    • Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland Portland area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $139/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR Portland area · 4 hr · from $89/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 16 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS! 2015 Forest River Surveyor Sport Ultra Light
YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS! 2015 Forest River Surveyor Sport Ultra Light

Travel trailer · 20.5 ft · sleeps 4 · 50 mi from campground

$79/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Airstream Sport
Airstream Sport

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 59 mi from campground

$185/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2018 Rockwood Geo Pro 19FBS
2018 Rockwood Geo Pro 19FBS

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 3 · 87 mi from campground

$123/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Moss Creek Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

Portland area · 4 hr · from $69/person

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Portland area · 4 hr · from $89/person

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Portland area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $139/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 28–Sep 18: RV & Tent $25, Tent $25 per night
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Moss Creek Campground

For July weekends, book about 161 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 101 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
May64 days ahead135 days ahead18 days ahead64 days ahead
June61 days ahead135 days ahead33 days ahead117 days ahead
July101 days ahead161 days ahead43 days ahead132 days ahead
August85 days ahead148 days ahead29 days ahead88 days ahead
September34 days ahead90 days ahead37 days ahead91 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (2,566 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Compare site types

16 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

15 sites · $21/night

Loops: AREA MOSS CREEK (15)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

1 site · $21/night

Loops: AREA MOSS CREEK (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Portland area · 3.5 hr · from $77/person

Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River
Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

Portland area · 8.5 hr · from $126/person

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Portland area · 8 hr · from $149/person

Portland's Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
Portland's Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Portland area · 2 hr · from $69/person

Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day

Portland area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $129/person

Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

Portland area · 2 hr · from $54/person