Bear Springs Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside

Location: Maupin, OR, OR

Price: From $21 per night

Price range: $21–$78 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day use area with a picnic shelter amid a forest of towering trees.For facility specific information, please call (541) 467-2291.The campground offers single-family and group sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

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

Bear Springs Campground offers spacious sites amid towering trees in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with nearby wilderness spots including mountain lakes, streams, and hiking trails. It's an ideal destination for families and groups seeking outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: Sandhill Crane, Swainson's Thrush, Warbling Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Douglas' Squirrel, American Pika, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Bear Springs Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood is available for purchase on-site Camp Host on-site for assistance

Skip Bear Springs Campground if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups. You're planning to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed. You require full-service amenities - only vault toilets available.

Best time to visit Bear Springs Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Spring Drive Rv Campground (Maupin, OR), Clear Lake (Or) (Maupin, OR), Clear Lake Cabin Lookout (Estacada, OR), Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or) (Tygh Valley, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bear Springs Campground

Cell signal at Bear Springs Campground (Maupin, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Maupin, OR, OR★ 3.3 (7 reviews)From $21/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day use area with a picnic shelter amid a forest of towering trees.For facility specific information, please call (541) 467-2291.The campground offers single-family and group sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups✕ You're planning to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed✕ You require full-service amenities - only vault toilets available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Camp Host on-site for assistance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Sandhill Crane, Swainson's Thrush, Warbling Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Douglas' Squirrel, American Pika, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Sandy: Travel east on Highway 26 for 48 miles to the Highway 26/I-216 junctions. Turn left onto I-216 and travel east for 4 and 1/4 miles. Turn Right at Bear Springs campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bear Springs Campground cost per night?+
Bear Springs Campground costs $21–$78 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bear Springs Campground open?+
Bear Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bear Springs Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bear Springs Campground?+
Bear Springs Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bear Springs Campground?+
Bear Springs Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bear Springs Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bear Springs Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bear Springs Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Bear Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$21 /night★ 3.3 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Clear Lake Cabin Lookout

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Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or)

Tygh Valley, OR

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