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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Camp Host on-site for assistance
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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