Campground: Morrison Creek
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. Road access is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes.
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Site map
6 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Fees | No fee |
| Rules | Access road is rough and not recommended for trailers and motor homes. Wilderness regulations apply within Mt Adams Wilderness. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.1292° N, 121.5170° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSouth Park Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNatural Bridges Pile Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTracy Hill Rx
27 mi from the campground · 71 acres
- WildfireClark Road
33 mi from the campground · 27 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 52.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
Video of Morrison Campground , PA from Andrew G.
Worth a stop
- 0.6 mi
- 3.9 miTrailhead: Stagman Ridge ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miShorthorn2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 0.2 miCrofton Ridge2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGotchen Creek2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miSouth Climb3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.2 miCold Springs3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miMorrison Creek ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miTrailhead: Crofton Ridge East ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 0.6 miTrailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040) ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 1 miTrailhead: South Climb ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 2.2 miTrailhead: Crofton Ridge West ↗Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
- inGifford Pinchot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,496,308 acres
- 1.1 miMount Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 47,123 acres
- 12.5 miIndian Heaven Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,784 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gothen Creek Ranger StationBuilding · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · 3.2 mi
- Trout Lake Tourist ClubBuilding · Trout Lake · 8.7 mi
- Whitcomb CabinBuilding · Glenwood · 14.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Campground: Morrison Creek?
Nothing. Campground: Morrison Creek is listed as free. No fee
Source: Forest Service
Is Campground: Morrison Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Campground: Morrison Creek?
Campground: Morrison Creek is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Campground: Morrison Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Campground: Wicky Shelter (2.7 mi, first-come), Mt. Adams Hc Gifford Pinchot NF (5.3 mi, first-come), and Trout Lake Creek CG Gifford Pinchot NF (6.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby