Atkisson Group camp
Atkisson Group camp is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 45.96250, -121.60889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-338-7869
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Atkisson Group camp
Overview Sitting just west of Washington's second largest mountain, Mt. Adams, Atkisson Group Camp is open for campers between May and September and becomes a sno-park for a variety of activities in winter. The flat, forested terrain makes Atkisson a popular spot for hikers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts. Recreation The flat terrain surrounding Atkisson is ideal for biking and hiking during the warmer months. Huckleberry and mushroom picking is permitted, and Nordic skiing and and snowmobiling are popular during the winter. Facilities This group site is a large paved area with plenty of room for RVs. There is a covered, common picnic building in the center. Atkisson will accommodate up to 50 people and offers 99 feet of paved driveway. In winter, this area serves as Atkisson sno-park, with a covered warming shed a large wood burning stove. Campers must bring drinking water, but vault toilets, a fire ring & picnic table are available. Natural Features Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres, including the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Atkisson is located in the Mount Adams Ranger District in the easternmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This Ranger District comprises 367,000 acres and includes Mt Adams Wilderness, Indian Heaven Wilderness and Trapper Creek Wilderness. Mt Adams, a potentially active stratovo
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Stevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station · 23 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 397 designated routes (492 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson Prairie Group Gcg | National forest group campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Peterson Prairie Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Peterson Prairie Cabin | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Peterson Cabin | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Elk Meadows RV Park | RV park | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Guler Mount Adams County Park Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.