Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Official sources disagree here - check with the campground before you rely on it:
- Elevation: USGS elevation (EPQS) says 1,407 ft, the Recreation.gov description says 4,838 ft.
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 40 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 20
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 1,407 ft
- Phone
- (541) 338-7869 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 46.45083, -121.78778 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Tower Rock Campground 3.8 mi straight-line
- Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA) 4.1 mi straight-line
- Iron Creek Campground 9.6 mi straight-line
- Adams Fork Campground 10.2 mi straight-line
- Takhlakh Lake Campground 14.8 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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. 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 Campground makes a great base camp for a variety of activities. Hikers, mountain bikers and OHV riders can access the nearby multi-use Valley Trail. From this trail, OHV riders can enjoy a network of over 50 miles of OHV trails.
The North Fork Loop and River trails are 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 campground consists of 33 sites that have parking spurs, which vary from 20 to 40 feet in length. A few of these sites are 40 foot pull-through, and the rest are back-in.
Picnic tables, grills and potable water are also provided. There is a host on-site and firewood is available for sale.
Natural Features
North Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Packwood - 12.2 mi away, station at 1,060 ft - 347 ft lower than the campground (1,407 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 31 | 8.86 |
| Feb | 49 | 31 | 6.03 |
| Mar | 53 | 34 | 6.09 |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.95 |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.87 |
| Jun | 71 | 48 | 2.05 |
| Jul | 79 | 53 | 0.70 |
| Aug | 80 | 52 | 0.85 |
| Sep | 74 | 47 | 2.31 |
| Oct | 61 | 40 | 6.02 |
| Nov | 49 | 35 | 9.42 |
| Dec | 43 | 31 | 9.20 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.