U.S. Forest Service · Umatilla National Forest · Washington

Godman Campground/Trailhead

Godman Campground has several secret treasures. There are numerous recreation opportunities available at this campground such as hunting, fishing, bicycling, and hiking. This campground location offers good views and great sunsets. The nearby Godman Trailhead provides access to West Butte Trail #3138 which enters Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Please Leave-No-Trace.

Open nowFirst-come, first-served8 sitesFreeTents only

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Godman Campground/Trailhead
Photo from the area. David Dugan (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Paradise · 11 mi away · 9,656 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesNo charge.
AccessibilitySeasonal access: The site is accessible to vehicles from mid to late June until mid October to the first of November, depending on the weather

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMay to November
ForestUmatilla National Forest
BookingNo reservations.
FeesNo charge.
RulesWilderness restrictions apply Trail closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts. Weed-free feed is required for stock animals.

Umatilla National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Godman Campground/Trailhead30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.08 inches of precipitation, 6.3 inches of snowFebruary: 1.72 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowMarch: 2.24 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 1.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.54 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowDecember: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 5.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.0°F averageFebruary: 37.2°F averageMarch: 43.4°F averageApril: 49.4°F averageMay: 57.2°F averageJune: 63.4°F averageJuly: 71.3°F averageAugust: 70.5°F averageSeptember: 62.2°F averageOctober: 50.4°F averageNovember: 40.2°F averageDecember: 33.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dayton 1 WSW, 18 miles from the campground at 1,557 feet, station USC00452030 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 19 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 16 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates46.0997° N, 117.7863° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Paradise

    11 mi from the campground · 9,656 acres · 86% contained

  • Wildfire
    Columbia Center Mutual Aid

    23 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx

    36 mi from the campground · 110 acres

  • Wildfire
    Hagen

    36 mi from the campground · 61,380 acres · 99% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗29.7 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗42.7 mi
RV sales & serviceTravelland RV ↗43.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

New England Trail Thru-Hike Day 3: Godman Group Campsite to Cattails Shelter

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Godman Campground/Trailhead?

No. Godman Campground/Trailhead is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Godman Campground/Trailhead?

Nothing. Godman Campground/Trailhead is listed as free. No charge.

Source: Forest Service

Is Godman Campground/Trailhead open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May to November.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Godman Campground/Trailhead have?

8 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Godman Campground/Trailhead?

Godman Campground/Trailhead is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Godman Campground/Trailhead?

Seasonal access: The site is accessible to vehicles from mid to late June until mid October to the first of November, depending on the weather.

Source: Forest Service

What if Godman Campground/Trailhead is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Midway Campground (4.8 mi, first-come), Panjab Campground (8.2 mi, first-come), and Ladybug Campground (8.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby