Forest Service
North Fork Campground (WA)
Forest Service campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Lewis / South Cascades with 19 sites, Reservations may be available.

Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $25/night
- Sites
- 19
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Lewis / South Cascades
- Parent area
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Overview
North Fork Campground sits along the North fork of the Cispus River, shaded by a canopy of trees that include hemlock, maple and Douglas fir. This popular campground is typically open from mid-May through late September and offers standard sites in addition to the Bear, Beaver and Elk group sites. North Fork is situated between three of Washington's most impressive mountains: Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. The variety of recreational activities and the diverse natural beauty draws many visitors to this area.The campground consists of 33 sites that have parking spurs, which vary from 20 to 40 feet in length. A few of these sites are 40 foot pull-through, and the rest are back-in. Picnic tables, grills and potable water are also provided. There is a host on-site and firewood is available for sale.North Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Located in southwest Washington state, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. This Ranger District...
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Location Notes
- Address
- Randle, WA
- Directions
- From I-5, take Highway 12 east to Randle, and from there go south on Road 25 and continue until you reach a fork in the road. Take the left fork onto Road 23 and travel for about 10 miles to North Fork Campground & Group Camps.
Source Notices
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
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Store food in bear-proof containers.
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No ATVS or OHVS in campground
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Camping fee covers RV/trailer and tow vehicle or first 2 cars, additional vehicles are charged $8.00/night of stay each.