Established Camping
Adams Fork Campground
Campers are Saying
Adams Fork Campground, near Randle, Washington, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. Set beneath towering old-growth trees, this campground offers a serene escape with some of the best-tasting water you'll find, thanks to its charming old-style hand pumps.
The campground is well-kept, featuring spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with many appreciating the regular maintenance of the facilities, including the vault toilets. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful campground under old growth timber,” highlighting the natural beauty that surrounds you here.
For those looking to get active, there are mountain biking trails right outside the campground, and creek access for a refreshing dip. While it’s known as a moto camp, many have enjoyed the quiet trails for hiking, with stunning views of Mt. Saint Helens peeking through the clouds.
Adams Fork is located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, making it an ideal base for exploring the diverse landscapes of the area. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire or taking in the sights, this campground has a welcoming vibe that makes it a great choice for your next outdoor adventure.
General Overview
National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Overview
Nestled among tall conifers on the Adams Creek Fork of the Cispus River, Adams Fork Campground offers single sites for tent and RV camping, as well as three double sites, with several of the sites sitting along the banks of the river. Adams Fork Campground makes an excellent base from which to explore Mount St. Helens and the surrounding area. Nearby multi-use trails offer a myriad of recreational activities, in addition to trout fishing in the Cispus River.
Recreation
Part of the Randle Recreation Area, Adams Fork Campground is an ideal location for many recreational activities. The Valley Trail network, popular with dirt bikes and ATVs, offers 50 miles of multi-use trails close to this campground. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can also use the Valley Trail, which offers views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain and anglers can fish for brook trout in the Cispus River.
Facilities
Part of the Randle Recreation Area, Adams Fork Campground is an ideal location for many recreational activities. The Valley Trail network, popular with dirt bikes and ATVs, offers 50 miles of multi-use trails close to this campground. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can also use the Valley Trail, which offers views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain and anglers can fish for brook trout in the Cispus River.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres, including the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Adams Fork is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. This Ranger District manages four Wilderness Areas including the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Glacier View Wilderness, Tatoosh Wilderness and William O Douglass Wilderness. The Cispus River originates in a high glacial valley in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and flows through heavily forested areas before before meeting the North Fork and flowing westerly past many trails and campgrounds.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Randle offers an access point to the Windy Ridge viewpoint at Mount St. Helens.
contact_info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.____ A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.__ Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.__ No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.__ No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.____ Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.__ In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Fee Info
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Location
Adams Fork Campground is located in Washington
Directions
Take I-5 to State Highway 12 and exit at Randle, Washington. Follow State Highway 131 for 1 mile, staying left at the fork, and continuing on Forest Service Road 23. Stay left at next fork for Forest Service Road 21 to Forest Service Road 56 to arrive at the campground.
Address
Location: Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA 98377
Coordinates
46.3388889 N
121.6469444 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites