Campground: North Fork

Area Status: Open

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).

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Title:	Typical Campsite 2
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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:	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.
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:	Camping: Single Site: $22/night Multi-Site: $40/night Group Campground: $115/'night Extra Vehicle:$8/vehicle
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
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

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:

Campground: North Fork Group Campsites

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'