Adams Fork Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Randle, WA, WA

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$45 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Nestled among tall conifers on the Adams Creek Fork of the Cispus River, Adams Fork Campground offers single sites for tent and RV camping, as well as three double sites, with several of the sites sitting along the banks of the river. Adams Fork Campground makes an excellent base from which to explore Mount St. Helens and the surrounding area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/adams-fork-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Adams Fork sits directly on the Cispus River among tall conifers and offers river-bank sites, making it an excellent base for exploring Mount St. Helens with nearby multi-use trails and trout fishing access.

Insider tips for Adams Fork Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 23 sites total and high demand Several sites sit directly on the river banks according to RIDB description; request these when booking if river access is a priority The campground offers three double sites in addition to single sites, useful for larger groups Trout fishing available directly in the Cispus River on-site

Skip Adams Fork Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Adams Fork Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only per official schedule.

Nearby campgrounds: Cat Creek Campground (WA), Olallie Lake Campground (WA), Horseshoe Lake Campground (WA), Cody Horsecamp (WA).