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Carson National Fish Hatchery

The Carson National Fish Hatchery, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, began rearing salmon and trout in 1937. Carson National Fish Hatchery produces 1.17 million spring Chinook smolts (young salmon) annually, including 250,000 smolts for tribal efforts to restore salmon to the Walla Walla River Basin. This program has the goal of producing a naturally spawning, self-sustaining population of spring Chinook in the Walla Walla Basin. The hatchery also helps mitigate for fish losses in the…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 45.86669922, -121.96700287

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Beaver Campground
  • GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
  • Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
  • Panther Creek campground
  • Paradise Creek campground
  • Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway

Frequently asked questions

Is Carson National Fish Hatchery reservable?

Carson National Fish Hatchery is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Carson National Fish Hatchery?

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How do I book a campsite at Carson National Fish Hatchery?

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