Wind River Arboretum
Wind River Arboretum, part of the Wind River Experimental Forest, is a research arboretum in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Carson, Washington, United States.
A garden, 7 mi northwest of Carson
Carson is the nearest base
Carson is 7 miles southeast, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Carson. Green months are the mild ones.
Wind River Arboretum
Wind River Arboretum, part of the Wind River Experimental Forest, is a research arboretum in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Carson, Washington, United States. It is the oldest arboretum in the Pacific Northwest.
- Type
- Garden
Where to stay near Wind River Arboretum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Carson (8) and Stevenson (8), and Portland has the most rooms in the area (257).
Carson
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,318 people
7 mi southeast of Wind River Arboretum
Portland
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
635,109 people
39 mi southwest of Wind River Arboretum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Wind River Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 2,318 | $490K | — |
| Stevenson | 7 mi south | 10 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,596 | $497K | — |
| Hood River | 21 mi east | 30 min | 28 15 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,315 | $684K | C |
| Cascade Locks | 9 mi south | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 1,367 | $385K | — |
| North Bonneville | 11 mi south | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 1,415 | $446K | — |
| Trout Lake 24% vacation homes | 24 mi northeast | 35 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 720 | $750K | — |
| White Salmon | 22 mi east | 35 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,655 | $615K | — |
| Odell | 22 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 2,218 | $434K | — |
| Portland | 39 mi southwest | 1 hr | 257 182 hotels · 31 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 635,109 | $582K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Wind River Arboretum
Other well-known places within 40 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw30 mi MountainMount St. Helens
Big draw32 mi MountainMount Hood
118 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
29 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
311 mi DamBonneville Dam
35 mi MountainMount Adams
40 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
34 mi LakeSpirit LakePhoto credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Mount Hood: Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory., Public domain · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Columbia River Gorge: Hux, Public domain · Bonneville Dam: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Mount Adams: USGS Photo by R. Iverson, USGS/CVO, Public domain · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spirit Lake: Matt Logan, Public domain
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Visiting Wind River Arboretum
What town is Wind River Arboretum near?
Carson, WA, about 7 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Wind River Arboretum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
What is the closest airport to Wind River Arboretum?
Portland (PDX), about 35 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wind River Arboretum?
Carson (7 mi, 8 places to stay), Stevenson (7 mi, 8 places to stay) and Portland (39 mi, 257 places to stay).
Tips from people in Carson
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