Bear Springs

Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $30 per night. Bear Springs is a National Forest campground near Maupin, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Maupin, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 25 ft

Bear Springs sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Single Site: $30 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 2
Group sites: 2
Max RV length: 25 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

2 sites; the longest takes a 25 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
A	Not on record	Group tent only area nonelectric	25 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site A
B	Not on record	Group tent only area nonelectric	18 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site B

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,067 ft

45.1167, -121.5317 in Wasco. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bear Springs?

Sites at Bear Springs are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234720).

How much does it cost to camp at Bear Springs?

Camping at Bear Springs costs Single Site: $30 per night.

How many campsites does Bear Springs have?

Bear Springs has 2 campsites, including 2 group sites.

Are there pull-through sites at Bear Springs?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Bear Springs; 2 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Bear Springs?

No. Bear Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Bear Springs?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Springs.

Is there cell service at Bear Springs?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Bear Springs. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Bear Springs?

Bear Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Bear Springs

Reservable Spring Drive Rv Maupin · National Forest First-come Mccubbins Overflow Maupin · National Forest First-come Mccubbins Gulch Maupin · National Forest First-come Keeps Mill Maupin · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Maupin and campgrounds in Wasco.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $30 per night

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