U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest · Maupin, OR

Bear Springs Campground

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov5 sites25 ft maxPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
Grasshopper · 9 mi away · 93,972 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group tent areas2
Standard, no hookups1
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
AGroup tentBack-in30GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
BGroup tentBack-in20GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
ShelterStandardBack-inGravelPartialSprings75 / 20Standard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length25 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMt. Hood National Forest
BookingSites at Bear Springs Campground (or Bear Springs Shelter ) can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
FeesThis site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. Camping: $21/night for single site, $2/ holiday additional, $8/extra vehicle. $51/night for group site

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bear Springs Campground30°40°50°60°January: 12.61 inches of precipitation, 48.8 inches of snowFebruary: 9.64 inches of precipitation, 39.5 inches of snowMarch: 9.41 inches of precipitation, 35.6 inches of snowApril: 7.78 inches of precipitation, 17.6 inches of snowMay: 5.75 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowJune: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.06 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 8.42 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowNovember: 12.69 inches of precipitation, 30.6 inches of snowDecember: 14.43 inches of precipitation, 51.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.8°F averageFebruary: 32.0°F averageMarch: 34.5°F averageApril: 37.8°F averageMay: 44.9°F averageJune: 50.2°F averageJuly: 58.4°F averageAugust: 59.3°F averageSeptember: 54.4°F averageOctober: 44.9°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 30.5°F average0 in20 in40 in60 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Government Camp, 16 miles from the campground at 3,980 feet, station USC00353402 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 90 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 232 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Sandy: Travel east on Highway 26 for 48 miles to the Highway 26/I-216 junctions. Turn left onto I-216 and travel east for 4 and 1/4 miles. Turn Right at Bear Springs campground.

Nearest townMaupin, Oregon
Coordinates45.1167° N, 121.5316° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Bear Springs is not far from some great wilderness spots, including mountain lakes and streams, as well as trails and historic sites.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

    9 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained

  • Prescribed
    Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Slow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West

    18 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Goat Stew Rx - West

    19 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOuter Limits Sports ↗16.2 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Trading RV ↗53 mi

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Explore

Video

Bear Springs Group Campground, OR from Kevin L.

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    McCubbins 575A: Kents
    0.8 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    McCubbins 577A: Rocky Point
    1.1 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    McCubbins 577: Orchard Loop ↗
    5.4 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    McCubbins 576: Barton Loop
    3.2 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    McCubbins 2110-240
    1.3 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    McCubbins 576G
    0.3 mi trail

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

Recreation

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bear Springs Campground?

Sites at Bear Springs Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites at Bear Springs Campground (or Bear Springs Shelter ) can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Bear Springs Campground?

This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. Camping: $21/night for single site, $2/ holiday additional, $8/extra vehicle. $51/night for group site

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bear Springs Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Bear Springs Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bear Springs Campground have?

5 sites, including 2 group tent areas and 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bear Springs Campground?

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Bear Springs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Springs Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bear Springs Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Bear Springs Campground?

A variety of short hiking and off-highway vehicle trails are available nearby for exploration. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bear Springs Campground?

Maupin, Oregon. Bear Springs is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands and is approximately 19 miles from Government Camp, where visitors may enjoy summertime snow skiing.

Source: Getting there

What if Bear Springs Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Spring Drive RV Campground (0.7 mi), McCubbins Overflow Campground (1.6 mi, first-come), and McCubbins Gulch Campground & Day Use (1.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby