Campground: Government Mineral Springs
Carson, Washington · 1,234 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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Wildfire 3.6 mi W: High Lava, 2,899 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft (376 m)1,234 ft376 m
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About
This is a historic site in an attractive old-growth forest setting. The campground was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. Camp sites for tent camping are located under trees around the edge of the foundation of the old resort hotel that was built in 1910 and burned in 1935, in an unusual configuration for a campground. Due to water quality issues, the Iron Mike Bubbling Spring is closed, but it once provided mineral water thought to have medicinal properties. The campground is located near Trapper Creek Wilderness, and nearby trails provide access to this Wilderness. A wilderness permit is required when entering Trapper Creek Wilderness. Wilderness permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Campground: Government Mineral Springs: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 7% chance of rain72°50°
- ThuSunny73°51°
- FriSunny76°50°
- SatChance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 50% chance of rain61°39°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain62°42°
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Location and contact
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