I’ll be the first to admit that I set alarms to try to get sites at Cougar Rock, Trillium Lake, and Wallowa Lake, but I also firmly believe that you don’t have to stay at the “best” campgrounds to have the best camping experience. You live in the Pacific Northwest. It’s beautiful everywhere.
Looking for proof? Adam’s Fork Campground is just one of many campgrounds with sites that are easy to snag and absolutely lovely.
What’s the best site at Adam’s Fork Campground?
It feels impossible to tell on a map which sites have a view and which are on the water, and I don’t gate-keep, so I’ll tell you the best spot — it’s site 21, which has river access, and it’s where we stayed on a recent trip. As of this writing, Site 21 has plenty of availability in June and July!
Site 23 would also be a great spot. The rest of the sites didn’t seem to have river access, but the entire campground is located in a lush forest — Gifford Pinchot National Forest — so you can’t go wrong.
Adam’s Fork does not provide hook-ups for water or electricity, but drinking water, fire rings, and vault toilets are provided. Keep in mind that there will likely be fire bans late in the summer.
How private are the sites?
This varies significantly by site. At 21 there were no natural barriers between campsites; that said, we were so far from our neighbors (the site is very large) that it felt like we had plenty of privacy.
What’s not to love?
There is nothing to do here. If you like adventure camping, this may not be your jam, but if you want to listen to an audiobook by the river or maybe play baseball with a stick and fir cone, this spot is perfect for it.
How do I book?
You may book a campsite at Adam’s Fork Campground on this website, or download the recreation.gov app and book it there. I prefer the app, as it keeps all my favorite sites saved, and my reservations can be found in one place.
Book today with no anxiety, and turn off all your alarms.
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