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Swift Forest Camp

Its 93 sites are reservable through PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife), camping costs $30/night (5 people, 1 vehicle) through Sept 30; free October 1-November 22 (Section A only), and it is open from Friday before Memorial Day to November 22. Swift Forest Camp is a Other Agency campground near Cougar, Washington.

Closed Reservable: PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife)

Other Agency · Cougar, Washington

Managed by
Other Agency
Hookups
None

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Gifford Pinchot National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
Other Agency
Reservations
PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) Book a site
Fee
$30/night (5 people, 1 vehicle) through Sept 30; free October 1-November 22 (Section A only)
Booking window
Up to nine months in advance
Cancellations
Cancel or cut nights: fee of 1 night ($30-$37); under 8 days before arrival: all forfeited; $8 booking fee not refunded

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
93
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
7 days per reservation; 4 reservations per household per season
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (no generators)
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,018 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Swift Forest Camp is open from Friday before Memorial Day to November 22 , at 1,018 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Boat ramp closed since August 15, 2026 for the rest of the season, and Swift Reservoir shoreline camping is closed (low water); the campground stays open.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Swift Forest Camp?
Sites at Swift Forest Camp are reserved through PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) (https://www.camplife.com/Swift+Forest?newres=y). Booking window: Up to nine months in advance.
How much does it cost to camp at Swift Forest Camp?
Camping at Swift Forest Camp costs $30/night (5 people, 1 vehicle) through Sept 30; free October 1-November 22 (Section A only).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Swift Forest Camp?
Cancel or cut nights: fee of 1 night ($30-$37); under 8 days before arrival: all forfeited; $8 booking fee not refunded.
How many campsites does Swift Forest Camp have?
Swift Forest Camp has 93 campsites.
Does Swift Forest Camp have RV hookups?
No. Swift Forest Camp has no hookups. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Swift Forest Camp?
Yes, Swift Forest Camp has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Swift Forest Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Swift Forest Camp.
When is Swift Forest Camp open?
As of 2026-09-29: Boat ramp closed since August 15, 2026 for the rest of the season, and Swift Reservoir shoreline camping is closed (low water); the campground stays open. Normally, it is open from Friday before Memorial Day to November 22.
How long can you stay at Swift Forest Camp?
The stay limit at Swift Forest Camp is 7 days per reservation; 4 reservations per household per season.
Are generators allowed at Swift Forest Camp?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (no generators)).
Is there cell service at Swift Forest Camp?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Swift Forest Camp itself, and nothing from AT&T or Verizon within about half a mile. 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 Swift Forest Camp?
Swift Forest Camp is managed by another public agency.

Around Swift Forest Camp

fishypedia.com · 3.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Swift Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 3.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Swift Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Swift Forest Camp, in a straight line: Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Paradise Creek Campground Carson · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night Reservable Lower Falls Recreation Area Cougar · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night Reservable Beaver Bay Park and Campground Cougar · Other Agency Season Friday before Memorial Day to September 30 Fee $37/night (5 people, 1 vehicle); group camp $555 (14 sites, 112 people); $8 booking fee First-come Government Mineral Springs Campground Carson · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single Site: $10 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Cougar and campgrounds in Skamania.

Sources

Reservable: PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) $30/night (5 people, 1 vehicle) through Sept 30; free October 1-November 22 (Section A only)
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