North Fork Elk Group Camp
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $130 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Elk Group sits alongside the Cispus River in the North Fork Campground, shaded by a dense canopy of pine, fir and cedar trees. The facility is typically open from mid-May through late September, and is one one of three 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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-fork-elk-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
North Fork Elk Group Camp offers a spacious group site alongside the Cispus River with dense forest canopy and excellent privacy. Reviewers praise the well-maintained facilities and ability to accommodate multiple tents with minimal crowding.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Barred Owl, Canada Jay, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area
Insider tips for North Fork Elk Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood is available for purchase on-site Group site can accommodate 8+ tents with proper spacing for privacy Camp host on-site for assistance
Skip North Fork Elk Group Camp if: You require electrical hookups or RV facilities — no hookups available. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer vault toilet facilities — facility uses vault toilets.
Best time to visit North Fork Elk Group Camp: May-September — Facility typically operates mid-May through late September as verified by RIDB official description.
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 Elk Group Camp
Cell signal at North Fork Elk 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.
North Fork Elk Group sits alongside the Cispus River in the North Fork Campground, shaded by a dense canopy of pine, fir and cedar trees. The facility is typically open from mid-May through late September, and is one one of three group sites within the campground. 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 federal campground with high demand
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Group site can accommodate 8+ tents with proper spacing for privacy
Camp host on-site for assistance
Facility typically operates mid-May through late September as verified by RIDB official description
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
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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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