North Fork Campground (Wa)
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Campground sits along the North fork of the Cispus River, shaded by a canopy of trees that include hemlock, maple and Douglas fir. This popular campground is typically open from mid-May through late September and offers standard sites in addition to the Bear, Beaver and Elk group sites. 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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-fork-campground-wa to be notified when sites open up.
North Fork Campground offers a quiet, beautiful setting along the North Fork of the Cispus River with a diverse forest canopy and proximity to three of Washington's most impressive mountains: Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier. Campers praise the peaceful nature experience and knowledgeable camp host.
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 Campground (Wa): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites No cell service available, which reviewers appreciate for a true nature retreat Camp host on-site provides local knowledge about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Skip North Fork Campground (Wa) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need shower facilities — none available. You plan to visit November-April — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit North Fork Campground (Wa): May-October — Official operating season is mid-May through late September; campground is seasonal and typically closes after September..
Nearby campgrounds: North Fork Bear 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 Campground (Wa)
Cell signal at North Fork Campground (Wa) (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.
North Fork Campground sits along the North fork of the Cispus River, shaded by a canopy of trees that include hemlock, maple and Douglas fir. This popular campground is typically open from mid-May through late September and offers standard sites in addition to the Bear, Beaver and Elk group sites. North Fork is situated between three of Washington’s most impressive mountains: Mount St.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites
No cell service available, which reviewers appreciate for a true nature retreat
Camp host on-site provides local knowledge about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Official operating season is mid-May through late September; campground is seasonal and typically closes after September.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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