Government Mineral Springs Campground campground
Government Mineral Springs Campground
What's on-site at Government Mineral Springs Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Government Mineral Springs Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground: Government Mineral Springs | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Govt. Mineral Springs | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Campground: Beaver | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Beaver Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Government Mineral Springs Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar | 560 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Below Clear Creek Near Cougar | 299 cfs | → |
| Canyon Creek Near Amboy | 129 cfs | → |
| Speelyai Creek Near Cougar | 24 cfs | → |
| East Fork Lewis River Near Heisson | 208 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 835 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Government Mineral Springs Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamity | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cascade Locks | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Pepper Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pepper Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bonneville Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Surprise Lakes | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Trapper Creek
- Wilderness Indian Heaven
- Lang Forest State Scenic Corridor
- Cascade Locks Marine Park
- Wormald State Park
- Toll House Park
Boat launches
- Port Of Cascade Locks
- Columbia Trail, North Bonneville
- Frasier Road 499, Ariel
- Doetsch Ranch Road, Stevenson
- Yale Bridge Road Clark County
- Northeast Bucher Lane 60505, Cascade Locks
Points of interest
- Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway
- Observation Site: Mcclellan
- Forest Road 90
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Huckleberry Access
- Dog Creek Falls Observation Site
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 13, T6n, R7e To Hemlock Road Bridge In Nw1/4 Of Sec 26, T4n, R7e
- Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7n, R6e
- Nw1/4 Of Sec 9, T5n, R6e To Ne1/4 Of Sec 6, T5n, R5e
- Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
- Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Government Mineral Springs Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Government Mineral Springs Campground
Can I make reservations at Government Mineral Springs Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Government Mineral Springs Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Government Mineral Springs Campground.