North Fork Elk Group Camp
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens mid-May through late September. There is a temporary water outage due to generator repair; campers should bring all water necessary. A $4/night discount applies during the outage. Reservations via Recreation.gov.
From Recreation.gov
There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. This should only take a couple of weeks. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. You will receive a discount of $4.00/night of your stay after your departure. Once the generator has been fixed and the water is turned back on, if your reservation has not occurred yet, another email blast will be sent out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
North Fork Elk Group Camp sits alongside the Cispus River in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, surrounded by a dense canopy of old-growth Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees. This is one of three group sites within the North Fork Campground, each offering secluded camping with gated access. The Elk site specifically accommodates up to 25 people with parking for 6 cars or 2 RVs (maximum vehicle length 22 feet). Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, grills, and potable water available from a hand pump. The campground is situated in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District between three of Washington's most impressive volcanic peaks: Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, and Mount Rainier. Hikers, mountain bikers, and OHV riders can access the nearby multi-use Valley Trail, which connects to over 50 miles of OHV trails. The North Fork Loop Trail offers foot-traffic-only hiking. Anglers can fish the Cispus River for brook trout, steelhead, and salmon. Randle is the closest town and offers access to the Windy Ridge Lookout at Mount St. Helens. The Tongue Mountain Trail, which climbs to 4,838 feet elevation, provides spectacular views for adventurous hikers.
Directions
From Randle, WA, travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left at the Y-junction of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue on Forest Road 23 for 10.6 miles to the group sites on your left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $130 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 338-7869 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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