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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Campground: North Fork Group Campsites

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

The Bear Group Site has room for 8 cars or 6 RV’s and a maximum of 35 people. The Beaver Group Site has room for 10 cars or 6 RV’s and a maximum of 50 persons.  The Elk Group Site has room for 6 cars or 2 RV’s and a 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).

Current Conditions
3/26/25: Currently off season, no fee - public use is permitted but all users are expected to practice Leave No Trace Principles. Pack out all trash and waste when leaving campsite. Vehicles found blocking the gate are subject to fines and/or towing at owner's expense. When operating, there is a fee to camp and reservations are required. For further information, go to Recreation.gov or contact ExplorUS at 661-702-1420.

Reservations

General Information

May - September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet.

Group sites: $75/$100

Anticipated 2025 Rates

Bear: $130/night

Beaver: $130/night

Elk: $130/night

Dogs must be on leash.

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.4525

Longitude: -121.78889

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 22nd, 2025