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About American Forks Campground
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Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (57)
What Guests Are Saying
American Forks Campground offers well-maintained sites with good spacing and clean vault toilets, enhancing the overall experience. Its picturesque location next to the river provides a lovely atmosphere for visitors. While some noted the proximity of power lines and the lack of water spigots, the campground's charm and the surrounding Naches Ranger District remain highlights.
What Guests Are Saying
American Forks Campground offers well-maintained sites with good spacing and clean vault toilets, enhancing the overall experience. Its picturesque location next to the river provides a lovely atmosphere for visitors. While some noted the proximity of power lines and the lack of water spigots, the campground's charm and the surrounding Naches Ranger District remain highlights.
Review Summary
Diane J
July 18, 2024
We had a wonderful time and the ranger that was there was very helpful in relocating our campsite nearer our friends as my husband just had back surgery and could not walk very far.
Todd M
July 14, 2024
Great location. The camp ground was generally clean, but the sites were not updated after the 4th of July weekend. Our reservation was not on the site post and the camp host had not visited for 2 days. Otherwise, a great and quiet stay. Only 2 groups both nights - Wednesday and Thursday. Many folks come to the park to use the riverside. Site 1 is very nice on the river. The other sites are all fairly private. Site 10 and 11 would be great if booked together. There is a lot of abandoned old camp sites nearby and an old ski lift from the 1920's up the hill if you can find the trail.
Todd M
July 14, 2024
Great location. The camp ground was generally clean, but the sites were not updated after the 4th of July weekend. Our reservation was not on the site post and the camp host had not visited for 2 days. Otherwise, a great and quiet stay. Only 2 groups both nights - Wednesday and Thursday. Many folks come to the park to use the riverside. Site 1 is very nice on the river. The other sites are all fairly private. Site 10 and 11 would be great if booked together. There is a lot of abandoned old camp sites nearby and an old ski lift from the 1920's up the hill if you can find the trail.
Michael K
September 18, 2023
This is a somewhat primitive but nice campground with good access to two rivers and a very scenic area. It might not be ideal for larger vehicles. The bathrooms were modern and within easy walking distance. There did not appear to be a water supply. The best part about this campground was that it is not located so close to the main road that the noise was distracting. There was mostly the sound of rushing water from the rivers, it was very peaceful and relaxing. The people there at the time were well behaved and it was quiet at night. The potential problem is that there was no campground host present, and with a different group of people it could have gotten pretty loud and unruly.
Michael K
September 18, 2023
This is a somewhat primitive but nice campground with good access to two rivers and a very scenic area. It might not be ideal for larger vehicles. The bathrooms were modern and within easy walking distance. There did not appear to be a water supply. The best part about this campground was that it is not located so close to the main road that the noise was distracting. There was mostly the sound of rushing water from the rivers, it was very peaceful and relaxing. The people there at the time were well behaved and it was quiet at night. The potential problem is that there was no campground host present, and with a different group of people it could have gotten pretty loud and unruly.
Cassandra D
July 14, 2023
Good spot, some of them next to water.
Cassandra D
July 14, 2023
Good spot, some of them next to water.
Guillermina Z
September 18, 2022
It was super nice and peaceful!! Really beautiful too! Gets cold at night though so take extra stuff so you sleep good through the night!
Guillermina Z
September 18, 2022
It was super nice and peaceful!! Really beautiful too! Gets cold at night though so take extra stuff so you sleep good through the night!
cassy d
July 25, 2022
Site 02 was great. Nice big area. We fit our 11 person tent just fine and could have fit another smaller tent or two. Right next to the river and shaded the whole day. Very quiet campground only complaint would be this site is right across from the bathroom.
Location & Directions for American Forks Campground
10237 Us Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937 United States
Elevation: 850 ft
Getting There
<p>From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 mi. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 mi. Turn left onto Bumping River Rd / Forest Road 1800. Turn left on Bumping River Road, cross the bridge over the American River, then...
From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 mi. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 mi. 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 mi east to the intersection with Bumping River Road (FR 1800). Turn right on Bumping River Road, cross the bridge over the American River, then turn left onto the American Forks Campground Road.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via US Highway 12 and State Route 410, both within approximately 4.4 miles and 27.5 miles respectively. SR 410 connects to various locations and leads to the campground via Bumping River Road.
Nearby National Park
White River Entrance
Approximate driving time: 40 min
Policies & Rules
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.
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited in the campground.
- 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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Last updated: October 7, 2026