Outdoor enthusiasts who have long awaited the opportunity to camp on the north side of Mount St. Helens will have the opportunity to do so with the Mount St. Helens Institute’s (MSHI) introduction of Base Camp Mount St. Helens.
Located above Coldwater Lake, the site offers amazing views and will serve as a launching point for people to explore the monument, according to a news release from MSHI. Base Camp is located minutes away from hiking, biking, kayaking and other recreation opportunities. All guests need to do is show up with the appropriate equipment and outdoor gear.
Base Camp is more than an opportunity for people to camp at Mount St. Helens. While campers have the option to explore the monument on their own, there will be guided half-day hikes on the Hummocks and Coldwater Ridge trails for Base Camp attendees, according to the release. Indoor activities will happen throughout the day, and special guest speakers will deliver talks in the evening. Full meal service will be provided, and nearly all dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
“This is a great opportunity for folks to be able to come spend a weekend at Mount St. Helens, slow down, and explore a variety of activities and recreation opportunities — and your admission fees helps to support all the nonprofit work of MSHI, such as Outdoor School and Geo Girls!” said Ray Yurkewycz, executive director of MSHI.
Base Camp will be offered on the weekends of July 15, July 29, and Sept. 2. Other MSHI overnight events this summer include Family Adventure Camp, with a focus on education and intergenerational learning, and Sky and Star Party, where attendees can explore the night sky with telescopes and enjoy astronomy talks. Family Adventure Camp is scheduled for the weekends of July 9 and July 23. Sky and Star Party is scheduled for Aug. 27-28.
The cost is $240 for one tent site or RV site and one attendee. That includes two dinners, two breakfasts, one lunch and event activities. Each additional attendee costs $140.
For more information or to register, visit https://www.mshinstitute.org/explore/events/base-camp.html.
