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American Forks Campground

Stone fireplace and chimney next to counter under red-painted log shelter, brightly lit forest in background.
Stone fireplace and chimney next to counter under red-painted log shelter.
American Forks

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Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About American Forks Campground

American Forks Campground is located about 40 miles west of Naches, Washington, near the American River and Bumping River in the East Cascade mountains.

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 21

Reviews (28)

What Guests Are Saying

American Forks Campground offers a lovely, well-maintained area with spacious sites near the confluence of the American and Bumping Rivers, providing good solar exposure and privacy. While the campground lacks fresh water and some sites show signs of wear, the clean pit toilets and helpful staff contribute to a positive experience. Campers can enjoy peaceful surroundings, with only a few groups present, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and riverside activities.

Review Summary

4.2
28 reviews
5
50.0%
14
4
28.6%
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3
14.3%
4
2
3.6%
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Faith L

July 2, 2022

5

This campground, though next to the highway area, was very quiet...only the sound of the rivers surrounding it. I was in #07 which is a perfect spot! No campers on 3 sides and close to the restroom. The site was large and had a great firepit that blocked wind from 2 sides. Picnic table was gigantic. There were wildflowers still in bloom and incredibly huge skunk cabbage that was stunning. The only negative was the lack of leave no trace previous campers. Trees around the campsite had been hacked up, spikes for lanterns were in 2 different trees, and there were a few pieces of garbage (packaging) strewn nearby. All in all, I liked the solitude and beauty here.

Jim V

June 17, 2022

4

Small campground close to 2 rivers. Not a high end campground with all facilities. Some road noise from highway. Sometime not real busy.

Danielle P

June 14, 2022

1

Definitely not a site for anyone who is towing anything that is longer then 22-24 feet. The problem isn't with the sites, its more the general roadway. We were on site 5, which was supposedly for trailers 45' feet and below. We were well below that threshold. There are trees to the edge of the roadway that's about built for a golf cart, and where there isn't a tree, they have drove in 8 inch diameter pressurized wood poles that stick out out anywhere from 6 inches-18 inches tall, making it impossible to back up. We called a couple days prior to make sure our site was ok for our trailer and our rig and we were reassured, there was no way even an ice road trucker could have backed up anything. We were lucky we got out, had to make camp at another site that we were lucky to find in the middle of the night. The site is beautiful. Camper vans, trucks with campers, or a small truck with like a 20 foot trailer would be ok, anything beyond that is a no go.

Sherry M

August 23, 2021

4

Close to the road but river drowned out the traffic noise. Lovely place. This was one of our favorites on our 3 month trip. Only issue was even though info about campground said it could fit our 35ft. 5th wheel it was a hard fit. Luckily my husband is good at this and was able to squeeze us in but we almost could not get out because of the placement of these large wood posts around the driveways of the sites. If those weren't there it would of been much easier. Road in and out is very narrow. No one could of passed while we were driving in and out. It is close enough to Mt. Rainier to spend a day there and dinner down the road at Whistling Jack's was amazing.

Derrick W

August 11, 2021

3

Clean camp sites, very quiet with little highway noice. The Forest Service needs to pay attention on restrooms. One of the pit toilets was locked and the other made me gag from the smell and flies.

Kristi A

August 5, 2021

2

I actually missed the turn off to this campground because it looked like a horse trail riding place. A little ways up the road I discovered Cedar Springs Campground and a prestine campsite right on the river. Cedar Springs is further from the highway with no horse activity (flies, dust) within it so I parked at the campsite and stayed there. It felt like paradise

julie w

July 22, 2021

5

What a great spot I got! Walking distance to the river also drove to bumping lake there I was so dissapointinted to see several trash dumpsters full with garbage all around. Looked like it had not picked up in awhile. But the campground was tidy and dumpster there was empty :)

Jo Ann W

July 1, 2021

5

Love this little campground, definitely not for the larger trailers.

Jo Ann W

July 1, 2021

5

Love this place

Jo Ann W

July 1, 2021

5

Great campground

Location American Forks Campground

Address:
10237 Us Hwy 12
Naches, WA, 98937
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.977 / -121.167

Elevation: 850 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Single site fees include 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional vehicles are subject to an extra vehicle fee, space permitting. Extra vehicle fees are half the single site price.

General

Off-road vehicle use is prohibited in the campground.

General

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect local forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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