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Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGifford Pinchot / St. HelensWashington⭐ 4.2 (57)
Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
🟢 4 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta in Washington has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #GMS
Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #GMS
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #GMS
Tue Dec 1 – Fri Dec 43 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #GMS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Flo13.9 midirections →
⚡ EVCS15.4 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America24.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 16–41 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $100/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆57 ratings
5★31
4★14
3★5
2★6
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4
Verizon0.1/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta?

Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta?

Campsite fees at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta run about $100/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 16–41 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta a good campground?

Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 57 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta located?

Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta is located in Gifford Pinchot / St. Helens, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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