Bear Camp campground
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Bear Camp
Bear Camp is a campground in Washington tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Bear Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bear Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Obscurity Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Margaret Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Shovel Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dome Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bear Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz River Near Kosmos | 2,220 cfs | → |
| Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle | 401 cfs | → |
| Cowlitz River At Randle | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Below Clear Creek Near Cougar | 153 cfs | → |
| Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar | 279 cfs | → |
| Nf Toutle River Below Srs Near Kid Valley | 114 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bear Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake Tunnel Outlet On S Coldwater Crk | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Spirit Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lone Pine | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lone Pine | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Pinto Rock | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pinto Rock | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Beaver Bay Park
- Siouxon County Park
- Ike Kinswa State Park
- Wilderness Trapper Creek
- Wilderness Indian Heaven
- Wilderness Mount Adams
Boat launches
- Spirit Lake Highway Cowlitz County
- Coldwater Lake Picnic And Boating Site
- Champion Haul Road Lewis County
- Lewis County
- Kosmos Road West Lewis County
Points of interest
- Harmony Falls Viewpoint
- Smith Creek Viewpoint
- Loowit Viewpoint
- Castle Lake Viewpoint Observation Site
- Site: Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Area Tr. #247
- Forest Road 25
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T10n, R6e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To To Point River Reenters Mshnvm In Se 1/4 Of Sec 11, T10n, R5e
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Boundary In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 32, T11n, R5e
- (Upper Muddy Segment) Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 10, T8n, R5e To Conflence With Smith Creek
- (Smith Creek Segment) Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 3, T8n, R5e To Confluence With Muddy River
- Goat Rocks Wilderness Bounday To Cowlitz Falls Ferc Project Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Nw1/4 Of Sec 4, T11n, R6e
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bear Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bear Camp
Can I make reservations at Bear Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bear Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bear Camp.