Swift Forest Camp campground
Swift Forest Camp
The campground amenities include a picnic area, fire rings, and vault toilets. The camping area is open from May to October, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a total of 29 campsites available, with a maximum of 8 people per site.
An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and mountain lions. Visitors should take caution and follow proper safety precautions when exploring the area.
The best time of year to visit Swift Forest Camp is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70°F. However, visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures during the evening hours. Overall, Swift Forest Camp is a great option for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peacefulness of nature.
What's on-site at Swift Forest 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 Swift Forest Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Campground: Paradise Creek | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Paradise Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Campground: Lower Falls | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Falls | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Swift Forest Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek Below Clear Creek Near Cougar | 299 cfs | → |
| Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar | 560 cfs | → |
| Speelyai Creek Near Cougar | 24 cfs | → |
| Canyon Creek Near Amboy | 129 cfs | → |
| East Fork Lewis River Near Heisson | 208 cfs | → |
| Lewis River At Ariel | 2,810 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Swift Forest Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Pepper Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pepper Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc June Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| June Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Swift Creek | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Swift Creek | 33.0 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
- Wilderness Trapper Creek
- Beaver Bay Park
- Siouxon County Park
- Wilderness Indian Heaven
- Wormald State Park
- Town Well Park
Boat launches
- Forest Road 81 Cowlitz County
- Boating Site: Mosquito Lakes
- Frasier Road 499, Ariel
- Yale Bridge Road Clark County
- Coldwater Lake Picnic And Boating Site
- Spirit Lake Highway Cowlitz County
Points of interest
- Forest Road 90
- Observation Site: Mcclellan
- Huckleberry Access
- Harmony Falls Viewpoint
- Loowit Viewpoint
- Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway
Paddle runs
- Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7n, R6e
- Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
- Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Middle Of Sec 19, T8n, R7e To Confluence With Muddy River In Se1/4 Of Sec 1, T7n, R6e
- Trail 80 Crossing In Nw1/4 Of Sec 28, T9n, R5e To Middle Of Sec 19 T8n, R7e
- (Smith Creek Segment) Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 3, T8n, R5e To Confluence With Muddy River
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 Swift Forest Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Swift Forest Camp
Can I make reservations at Swift Forest 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 Swift Forest 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 Swift Forest Camp.