Campground: North Fork
This campground is located near the Cispus River and right on the banks of the North Fork of the Cispus River. The campground includes three group sites and the main campground. Two trails are accessible directly from the campground. River Trail # 131 is a relatively flat .6 mile trail that goes behind the group sites. The North Fork Trail #122 is a 1.6 mile trail that starts behind the old Guard Station and climbs quickly to the bluff above the campground. Several vistas provide good views of the Cispus River.
View a North Fork Campground map (.pdf).
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 10/1/23: Concessionaire hosting is over for season and campground is gated. You can access this campground by hiking in, but you must follow rules for Disperse Camping and Leave No Trace Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics (usda.gov)! Do not block gate with your vehicle. 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. |
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Reservations: | Make reservations at Recreation.gov, or by calling 1-877-444-6777, up to 6 months in advance. *Some first come first serve sites are available. |
Fees: |
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Open Season: | Late May/early June - 9/18/2022 |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 32 feet. |
Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
Water: | Potable Water |
Restroom: | Vault (2) |
Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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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.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:No. of Sites | 32 single site(s) |
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.com |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Easy RV parking.
No. of Sites | 30 |
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 |
Pavement Type for Parking | Asphalt |
Hookup - Water | No |
Size Restrictions | 15-40' |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Corrals | 32' |