Bear Springs Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest, OR · ≈37.2 mi to The Dalles
Sites
3
Max rig
25 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
37.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking solitude
  • Wildlife viewing enthusiasts
  • Smaller RVs and trailers
  • Pet owners camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electrical hookups
  • Campers requiring cell service
  • Those seeking nearby town amenities

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

2 Group Tent Only Areas (no Hookups)2 separate group reservations · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 50 people
1 Standard (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Springs
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: The Dalles, ~37.2 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Bear Springs, BEAR SPRINGS GROUP CAMPGROUND43

Overview

Overview Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day use area with a picnic shelter amid a forest of towering trees. Recreation Bear Springs is not far from some great wilderness spots, including mountain lakes and streams, as well as trails and historic sites. A variety of short hiking and off-highway vehicle trails are available nearby for exploration. The Mt. Hood area and Government Camp are within a short drive from the campground. For water enthusiasts, rafting and kayaking opportunities abound on the nearby Deschutes River. Picnicking is also a popular activity. Facilities The campground offers single-family and group sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt. Firewood can be purchased from the host. Natural Features The campground is located on the southeastern edge of Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet. It is situated among towering pine and fir trees, but the beauty of the campground is its secluded feel. Deer and other wildlife are common in the area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 467-2291. Nearby Attractions Bear Springs is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands and is approximately 19 miles from Government Camp, where visitors may enjoy summertime snow skiing. It is also approximately 24 miles from the Deschutes River and less than one mile to Spring Drive RV Campground.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground