American Forks Campground

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Fees: $15/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle (2 vehicle per site max.). Season: May Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov . Reservations must be made one day ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Overview American Forks Campground is located about 40 miles west of Naches, Washington, near the American River and Bumping River in the East Cascade mountains. Recreation The campground provides ready access to Bumping Lake, where boating and fishing are popular. Hiking and horseback riding trails extend into the William O. Douglas and Norse Peak Wilderness areas, and off-road vehicle and snowmobile access draws visitors to the Little Naches drainage. In winter, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing are popular in the American River area. A trip along the scenic Mather Parkway is a fantastic outing. The American River, adjacent to the campground, offers a scenic backdrop for anglers. Its cold, clear waters sustain populations of rainbow and brown trout. Whitewater enthusiasts may enjoy a paddle on the river or one of the many other tributaries draining into the Cascade region.… Getting there: From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 miles. Turn left onto Bumping River Rd / Forest Road 1800. Turn left on Bumping River Road, cross the bridge over the American River, then turn left onto the American Forks Campground Road. From Enumclaw, depart SR 164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ½ mile turn left onto SR 410/Roosevelt Ave. Follow SR 410 approximately 66 miles east to the intersection with Bumping River Road (FR… Rules: Maximum vehicle length is 30'. Phone: (509) 653-1401 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251884 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Khill/USFS