USFS · Campground · Free
Managed on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation system). No camp host. Call Gardiner RD for information about late-season access.
From the USFS.
Yes. Bear Creek Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
Primitive campground located 5 mi northeast of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 5.5 mi on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd 493). Campground road not suitable for long or towed vehicles. There is NO TURNAROUND for long vehicles.
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.