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Bear Creek Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Bear Creek Campground is a State Forest campground near Forks, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

State Forest · Forks, Washington

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
14
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
566 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Bear Creek Campground will be closed seasonally from 9/15/2026 until 4/15/2027 due to state budget cuts.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bear Creek Campground?
No. Bear Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Bear Creek Campground?
Camping at Bear Creek Campground costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Bear Creek Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Bear Creek Campground have?
Bear Creek Campground has 14 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Bear Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Creek Campground.
When is Bear Creek Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Bear Creek Campground will be closed seasonally from 9/15/2026 until 4/15/2027 due to state budget cuts.
Is there cell service at Bear Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Bear Creek Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Bear Creek Campground?
Bear Creek Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Bear Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wentworth Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wentworth Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Bear Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Sol Duc Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles), Marymere Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), and Olympic Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Klahowya Forks · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $17 per night First-come Klahanie Forks · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night Reservable Bogachiel State Park Forks · State Park Season Year-round Fee Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51 Reservable Fairholme Campground Port Angeles · National Park Service Season Not on record Fee $24/night

More campgrounds: camping near Forks and campgrounds in Clallam.

Sources

First-come, first-served No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
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