Campground: North Fork Group Campsites

Area Status: Open

Three separate group sites offer secluded camping with gated access within North Fork Campground.

The Bear site has room for 8 cars or 6 RV’s and a maximum of 35 people. The Beaver site has room for 10 cars or 6 RV’s and a maximum of 50 persons. The Elk site has room for 6 cars or 2 RV’s and maximum of 25 persons. The group sites are located within an old growth stand of douglas fir, hemlock and cedar along the North Fork of the Cispus River.

View a North Fork Group Campground map (.pdf).

Title:	Multi-Family Campsite 1
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Title:	Typical Campsite 2
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Title:	Typical Campsite 1
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Title:	Bridge over the North Fork Cispus River
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Title:	River at Campground
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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	5/17/24: Currently managed by Concessionaire ExplorUS. Campground has both reservation and first come first serve sites July 14-Sept. 10. Make reservations on Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance or you may call 1-877-444-6777.
Reservations:	Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777.
Fees:	Group sites: $75/$100
Open Season:	05/19/2023 - 09/24/2023
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet.
Closest Towns:	Randle, WA; Packwood, WA
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault (1)
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Concessionaire, ExplorUS: 661-702-1420 Ranger District Office: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 23 for 10.6 miles to arrive at the group sites on your left and 10.8 miles to arrive at the main campground on your left.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

RV Camping

Easy RV parking.

No. of Sites	3
Reservation Info	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71700\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Pavement Type for Parking	No
Hookup - Water	No
Hookup - Sewer	No
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No