Bear Creek Campground
Zach A.
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2020

Private Spot to Stop for the Night

This DNR managed land is the perfect stopping point for you if your looking for a cheap and easy spot directly off Highway 101 and don't mind staying too close to the highway. The 18 or so spots are pretty well hidden within the trees so you are not on top of your neighbor as well as being tucked back from the road through the campground. 

As far as facilities go I only saw one vault toilet but there may be another somewhere within the park. There's a trail that takes you down to Bear Creek at the south end of the campground and a few spots that have a partial view of the ravine down below. 

By far the biggest draw is the fact that you only really need a Discovery Pass to camp here, which is only $30 for the year and essentially pays for itself with two nights at any State-managed land. Beware though that this basically free camping can draw some sketchy people and if there isn't a camp host around I wouldn't leave any valuables out of your car (Iknow from experience) but most campgrounds do have host in the summer months. Added bonus here is the Hungry Bear restaurant is literally right next door so you can eat out if you get sick of camp cooking.

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  • Review photo of Bear Creek Campground by Zach A., June 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Creek Campground by Zach A., June 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Creek Campground by Zach A., June 20, 2020
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  • Review photo of Bear Creek Campground by Zach A., June 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Creek Campground by Zach A., June 20, 2020
  • wet day at Bear Creek
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