North Fork Bear Group Camp
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $130 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Shaded by a dense canopy of pine, fir and cedar trees, North Fork Bear Group sits alongside the Cispus River in the North Fork Campground. Typically open from mid-May to late September, North Fork Bear Group is one of three popular group sites within the campground. North Fork is situated between three of Washington’s most impressive mountains; Mount St.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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North Fork Bear Group Camp offers a secluded, well-maintained setting alongside the Cispus River with diverse recreational activities including fishing, hiking, and biking. The site is situated between three of Washington's most impressive mountains: Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Barred Owl, Canada Jay, and Common Garter Snake verified in the area.
Insider tips for North Fork Bear Group Camp: Group site accommodates 3-4 tents and 3-4 trailers with plenty of turnaround space. Drinking water is located at a different group site area—plan accordingly. Book early as this is a popular federal campground.
Skip North Fork Bear Group Camp if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require bathroom facilities in excellent condition—past reviews noted cleanliness issues.. You are visiting outside May-October seasonal operations window..
Best time to visit North Fork Bear Group Camp: May-October — Official operating season; typically open mid-May to late September per RIDB description..
Nearby campgrounds: North Fork Beaver Group Camp (Randle, WA), Tower Rock Campground (Randle, WA), Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) (Randle, WA), Iron Creek Campground (Randle, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Bear Group Camp
Cell signal at North Fork Bear Group Camp (Randle, WA): 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.
Shaded by a dense canopy of pine, fir and cedar trees, North Fork Bear Group sits alongside the Cispus River in the North Fork Campground. Typically open from mid-May to late September, North Fork Bear Group is one of three popular group sites within the campground. North Fork is situated between three of Washington’s most impressive mountains; Mount St.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryGroup site accommodates 3-4 tents and 3-4 trailers with plenty of turnaround space.
Drinking water is located at a different group site area
plan accordingly.
Book early as this is a popular federal campground.
Official operating season; typically open mid-May to late September per RIDB description.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-5, take Highway 12 east to Randle, and from there go south on Road 25 and continue until you reach a fork in the road. Take the left fork onto Road 23 and travel for about 10 miles to North Fork Campground & Group Camps.
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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 — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot 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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