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Established in 1897, Oregon's Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the oldest National Forests in the United States. Originally called Columbia National Forest, it was renamed as Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 1949 in honor of Gifford Pinchot, a prominent politician, and advocate. Gifford Pinchot is often is credited with spawning the idea that nature should be protected and preserved for the future. Pinchot was not shy about leaning on his network to achieve his goals of creating national parks and national forests, and one of his close contacts was President Roosevelt, who was like-minded.
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Getting Outdoors
Over 1.3 million acres of Gifford Pinchot National Forest sprawls across the southern Cascades Mountain range, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and a large swath of forest. Adventurers have a choice of exploring old-growth forests, mountaintop tundra meadows, glaciers, or volcanoes - or all of the above, time permitting. Second, to Hawaii, the volcanoes in this region are among the most active volcanoes in the United States. Some of their lava tubes can be explored, too.
Camping at Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Skip enduring noisy neighbors at hotels and wake up in a camper rental surrounded by nature. Fresh air, the sweet song of birds in the trees, and the soft rustle of leaves as the wind wafts through. What more could an avid outdoor adventurer want? Gifford Pinchot National Forest has a few dozen campgrounds, many of which are ideal for RV camping. One of the largest campgrounds is the La Wis Wis Campground, which is situated in a grove of old-growth trees. With over 100 sites to choose from, visitors also have access to potable water, small horse corrals, and restrooms. However, keep in mind that the access road has a couple of sharp turns, and rigs longer than 24 feet are not recommended.
Exploring the Area
As enthralling as Gifford Pinchot National Forest is, don’t overlook the charms of the small towns that dot the perimeter of the park. Stevenson is close to the southern entrance to the park, and among its many attractions, it’s home to the Skamania County Fair, which is a terrific way to find local artists and crafters selling one-of-a-kind handmade items. What better place to find a souvenir of this memorable RV camping trip? The fair is usually held in mid-August.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
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- Smith Creek Butte Trail, WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- Lava Canyon Trail, WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- Ape Canyon Trail, WAMt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA
- Spencer Butte Trail, WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- June Lake Trail, WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- Loowit Loop Trail, WAMt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA
- June Lake Trail to Loowit Falls, WAMt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA
- Windy Ridge and Plains of Abraham Loop , WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- Mount St. Helens Loop Trail from Windy Ridge, WAGifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
- Truman Trail, WAMt St Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Paradise Creek campground, WASkamania County, WA
- Iron Creek Campground, WALewis County, WA
- Tower Rock Campground , WAWashington
- Blue Lake Creek Campground, WALewis County, WA
- Adams Fork Campground, WASkamania County, WA
- Takhlakh Lake Campground , WASkamania County, WA
- North Fork Campground, WALewis County, WA
- North Fork Bear Group Camp, WALewis County, WA
- North Fork Beaver Group Camp, WALewis County, WA
- Beaver Campground, WASkamania County, WA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Corey R.
October, 2025
The host John was fantastic to work with. His listing is very detailed, the van is very well outfitted and supplied, and he offers thoughtful add-on options, which I used. He also provided a list of links to videos that showed how to operate the van’s functions, which were really helpful and also gave me good confidence using a camper van for the first time. I only had a couple of questions along the way and John responded immediately. The description of the van is very accurate. The pop-top really added some fun.
Paco V.
October, 2025
Absolutely incredible host and van! We loved the communication and everything else about our trip with this lovely van. Slept super comfortably and everything worked better than expected.
Joey W.
October, 2025
We had a lovely time exploring Oregon. Seth and Adrianna were fantastic to rent with and made the trip seamless!
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