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Adams Fork Campground

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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

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Location

Adams Fork Campground is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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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

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Reviewed Dec. 3, 2023

Beautiful campground

Beautiful campground under old growth timber. Best tasting water from two old style hand pumps. Great place to take your family. Paved , so it is not dusty at all.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2018

peaceful and well-kept

beautiful campground, regular bathroom (vault) maintenance, big lots, great tables. only drawback is the access points to the river are in camp stalls so you have to walk through someone’s site to get to the river. worth it though

  • Review photo of Adams Fork Campground by Jessica T., July 7, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Not my favorite campground, but not horrible

This is not my favorite campground, but probably due to the spot I was in and the distance I had to travel to get there. If coming from the Vancouver/Portland area it takes at least 3 hrs to get to the campground, which on a Friday after work means getting in late/dark. The spot I was in was close to the river and close/open to 7 other camp spots. This means that there were little to no trees blocking you from your neighbor. I believe my table was maybe 15 ft from my neighbors table. Everyone was very quiet and respectful expect for the huge "frat" party happening on the end spot which we all got to be apart of not by choice. Spot 24 was large enough for a few tents, and close to the restrooms but not too close. I would recommend the spots furthest from the river or on the 'bend' of the campground. There were 2 huge group spots with spot 11 looking like the best spot. I would definitely recommend for a large group. The hosts were present and kept the bathrooms fairly clean. The trails around the campground are mainly for off-road vehicles, but I was able to hike up the mountain with Mt. Saint Helens peeking from the clouds and no off-road vehicles around.

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  • Review photo of Adams Fork Campground by Ashley B., June 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Adams Fork Campground by Ashley B., June 26, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Adams Fork Campground?

    Adams Fork Campground allows vehicles up to 42 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Adams Fork Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Adams Fork Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Adams Fork Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Adams Fork Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Adams Fork Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Adams Fork Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Adams Fork Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Adams Fork Campground?

    There are 24 campsites at Adams Fork Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts