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North Fork Campground (WA)

North Fork Campground (WA)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
20
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

Is North Fork Campground (WA) open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 8 alerts for Cowlitz Valley Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 20 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,406 ft
  • Near RandleCowlitz Valley Ranger District · Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    North Fork Bear Group Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Huff 'N' Puff

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rainsSteven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Longmire Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 21 mi from Packwood

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons)

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit North Fork Campground (WA)

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 31°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 31°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 34°

      19 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      18 wet

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 48°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 53°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 52°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 47°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 40°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 35°

      19 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 31°

      20 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Packwood, WA, 12.2 mi away at 1,060 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

North Fork Campground (WA)

20 sites for RV and tent camping

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