North Fork Bear Group Camp
North Fork Bear Group Camp is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.45083, -121.78778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-338-7869
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About North Fork Bear Group Camp
Overview 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. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. The variety of recreational activities and the diverse natural beauty draws many visitors to this area. Recreation North Fork Bear Group makes a great base camp for a variety of activities. Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders can access the nearby multi-use Valley Trail. From this trail, riders can enjoy a network of over 50 miles of additional off-road vehicle trails. The North Fork Loop trail is open to foot traffic and can also be accessed in this area. Anglers can fish the Cispus River for brook trout, steelhead and salmon. Facilities The group site will accommodate up to 25 people with tents and RVs. It's secluded with gated access. Picnic tables, grills and drinking water are provided. There is a host on-site and firewood is available for sale. Natural Features Located in southwest Washington state, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982. North Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the n
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 290 designated routes (636 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| North Fork Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $22 | — |
| North Fork Elk Group Camp | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| North Fork Gcg | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| North Fork Group Camp | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Tower Rock Cg | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.