North Fork Campground
A campground in the Cowlitz Valley on the North Fork of the Cispus River near Randle and Packwood. There are three group sites, Elk, Bear, and Beaver, in addition to main campground. Several trails start at the campground.
getting there
From Randle, Washington drive south on SR-131, Forest Roads 23 and 25, for 1.0 mile. Bear left onto Forest Road 23 and drive 10.6 miles to the group sites on the left (1,420 ft) or 10.8 miles to the main campground on the left (1,420 ft).
about the campground
In addition to the main campground, there are three group sites, Elk, Bear, and Beaver. Two trails start the campground. River Trail (No. 131) is a relatively flat 0.6 mile loop trail that travels around the group sites. The North Fork Trail (No. 122) is a 1.6 mile trail that starts behind the old Guard Station and climbs quickly to the bluff above the campground with good views of the Cispus River.
- Seasons: May, June, July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
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Land Manager:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District (GPNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 15
- Maximum Party Size: 45
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 45
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- North Fork Campground: Beaver Group Site
- North Fork Campground: Bear Group Site
- North Fork Campground: Elk Group Site
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