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State Park
Bear Springs Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest · Dufur, OR
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Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Mt. Hood National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Operator:503-630-5721
- Email:jacob@alaskarm.com
- Address:Dufur, OR · 97037
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About
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, drinking water 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. 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. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (5)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bear Springs Campground

Clear Lake Butte Fire Lookout (Winter Route)
Oregon
7.2 mi1,480 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Boulder Lake Trail
Oregon
2.7 mi2,336 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Little Crater Lake via PCT and Old 1916 Trail Loop
Oregon
10.9 mi1,808 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Headwater Trail, Miller Trail, and PCT Loop
Oregon
5.7 mi942 ftgain
TrailModerate

Little Boulder Way Trail
Oregon
6.4 mi1,499 ftgain
TrailModerate

Jackpot Meadow via Little Crater Lake
Oregon
10.2 mi1,788 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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