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Carson, Washington

The unincorporated community of Carson is located in central Skamania County, north of Washington State Highway 14.

Carson Community Council
Info: 509-427-9458

Carson National Fish Hatchery is at the confluence of Tyee Creek and the Wind River, 14 miles north of the Columbia River, about 60 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. To visit the hatchery, turn north off State Route 14 at the Wind River Highway, about 3 miles east of Stevenson, WA, and continue for 14 miles to the hatchery. Visitors are welcome from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm daily. Call in advance for information about group tours, lectures on fish culture and dates of hatchery activities. Best times to visit are May through August to view adult salmon returning up the ladder into the hatchery; March to see fry being marked with coded wire tags before being released; and August to see the spawning process. Young fish may be viewed all year.
14041 Wind River Highway
Carson, WA 98610
509-427-5905

Carson Mineral Hot Springs Resort
372 St. Martin's Rd.
Carson, WA 98610
Spa & Room Reservations 1-800-607-3678 or 509-427-8292
Restaurant & Pro-Shop 509-427-5150

In 1876 the Carson Hot Springs was discovered by Isadore St. Martin. After his spouse, Margaret, found relief from neuralgia by using the springs, word spread rapidly to those looking for relief from their own health issues. Carson Hot Springs Resort has been in operation since 1892. The St. Martin Hotel was constructed on the site in 1901. This hotel still is open for reservations and refreshments.

The Victorian-era hotel and bathhouse that features a regimen of therapeutic hot mineral baths reminiscent of old European spas. It's not a luxury spa experience, but most visitors love this historic Victorian-era hotel and the quirky atmosphere of the bathhouse. The resort follows the old European style of taking the mineral waters. The hot springs emerge from the banks of the Wind River at 136 F and cool to around 126 F by the time they reach the bathhouse. The soaking tubs can be adjusted to any comfortable bathing temperature.

Nestled in a mountainous setting in the Columbia Gorge, the resort offers 28 new rooms onsite, massage and mineral bath soaks and wraps. Hiking, white water rafting tours and fishing tours are easily arranged for guests. A golf course and restaurant are also available.

Wind River Inn
22 Hughes Rd
Carson WA 98610
(509) 427-4000

Wind River Cabins & Lodging
1261 Wind River Rd.
Carson, WA 98610
(509) 427-7777

Wind River Market
Wind River Highway
(509) 427-5565

Sandhill Cottages
932 Hot Springs Avenue
Box 451
Carson, Washington 98610
800 914-2178
509 427-3464

Skamania County Fire District 1
601 Trout Creek Rd
Carson WA 98610
(509) 427-5540

City operates: fire: 911. Non-emergency: 427-8698

Nearby attractions:

Hot Springs Trails, bicycle riding trails, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, bird watching, boating, white-water rafting, hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, geo-caching, caving, sight-seeing.

Bigfoot Daze is held here every August.
Bigfoot Park
1861 Metzger Rd.
Carson, WA 98610

The best places to play and stay in the Columbia River Gorge

Carson, Washington