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North Fork Bear Group Camp
12 mi southwest of Packwood, WA · No signal at camp
About North Fork Bear Group Camp
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. 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…
- Managed by: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi southwest of Packwood, WA · 46.45083, -121.78778
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | Horse, Dirt bike | at camp | 15.4 mi |
| North Fork River | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| North Fork Loop | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Tongue Mountain | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Bishop Ridge | Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 7.8 mi |
| High Bridge | Horse, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 5.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.