North Fork Campground (WA)

North Fork Campground
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North Fork Campsites
North Fork Campsite
North Fork Campground

Featured amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Available sites

11 total sites

About North Fork Campground (WA)

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 000, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (67)

What Guests Are Saying

North Fork Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting with a scenic river and well-maintained sites. Campers enjoyed the friendly hosts, clean facilities, and nearby hiking trails. While some sites faced maintenance issues and noise from generators, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

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5

Yunuen C

Verified

August 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 000, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

Nice place! The bathrooms were incredibly clean.

Joseph K

Verified

August 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 000, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

The lights in the bathrooms were helpful at night.

Lori G

Verified

August 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

The campground is very pretty and clean. The bathrooms were lit at night and clean. Camp host, Sabrina, was helpful, friendly and available. She made good recommendations of places to go and see and was accurate in her descriptions. The road from Randle to North Fork is paved and nice. The road (23) from the campground to Takhelakh Lake is mostly paved but also has about 7 mi of gravel. People drive too fast on the gravel areas and you have to watch out for motorcycles popping out of the woods onto the gravel road (there are trailheads everywhere). Takhelakh Lake is worth the drive-it is beautiful. There is a trail all around the lake for mountain biking and walking (it is only about 1 mi) and there is an additional trail to the meadow off the lake trail. There were a lot of trees down but it was fun otherwise.

It is unfortunate that there are so many camping spaces that are not cleared and available for use. The closed sites are the only ones with some sunshine and open space to heat a solar shower or solar panels for battery use.

There is absolutely NO service so plan ahead and bring paper maps.

John P

Verified

August 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

Except for no cell service which made it great. the site was great. the Camp host was awesome. Bathrooms super clean. very quiet at night. will be back often.

Jodee or Nathan M

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

This was our first time to this campground. It was a wonderful experience, with spacious campsites, a river nearby and peaceful time away from all the hustle and bustle of life. Star gazing at night was an unforgettable memory! Not to be missed.

Jim B

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

5

The camp hosts and supervisory staff were wonderful. They were attentive to our needs and worked hard to make our camping experience a good one. Over the years we have had both good and not so good staff. The people on the front line with the public can make or break a vacation experience, and they definitely helped make ours memorable.

Debbie C

Verified

December 21, 2019 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

4

I love the campground but this year the sites were not cleaned. I picked up lots of trash.

Location & Directions for North Fork Campground (WA)

, Randle, WA 98377 United States

Elevation: 425 ft

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 mi to North Fork Campground & Group Camps.

Nearest town

Randle, WA - 12 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

North Fork Campground is accessible via I-5, with Highway 12 providing the primary route east to Randle. From Randle, travelers can take Road 25 south to reach the campground.

Nearby National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Nisqually Entrance

Approximate driving time: 44 min

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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