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About American Forks Campground
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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.
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
Anthony H
January 20, 2020
Our site was located adjacent to the Restroom; the odors where a bit intrusive and unpleasant at times. In the future I would not use this specific camp site again (think it was #9, don't have my reservation you will have to verify). The rest of our overall experience was pleasant and satisfactory. Put some brown trout in the river! Thanks!
Patrick C
January 18, 2020
Nice quiet campground, clean restroom (for a pit toilet), easy to get into my space. Close to the river, and an easy walk to the American Ridge trail.
Lori B
January 17, 2020
It's a lovely campground, and we liked that the spaces aren't crowded together.
We spent a lot of our time up the hill at the American Lodge, (reserved by friends for our large group,) but would definitely come back just to enjoy the sound of the river and the wind in the trees.
We and two other couples camped at American Forks (we didn't want to try to take our trailers up to the lodge) and all agreed we'd come back.
Ron L
January 16, 2020
Very clean and well maintained, plenty of spaces. I would like to see more guidelines or rules concerning use of generators and electronic entertainment i.e. restrictive hours etc.
Stephen D
January 15, 2020
great trip & memories. QUite. friendly campers around.
My family has camped at the fork of the American & Bumping rivers since my grandparents were teens,
Tom J
January 10, 2020
Using the reservation system on reservation .gov was very confusing. It looked on the website like we had the 2 days we wanted reserved but that was not the case. Only the first day was reserved, so I had to sign back on and reserve the second day and was hit with another $8.00 reservation fee. Total $16.00 reservation fee for two nights stay. I Asked the USFS guy that came around later if I could get a refund for the extra $8.00 and his reply was "There are a lot of bugs in the reservation system". So I rate Reservation.gov Poor and the Campground Excellent.
There are lots of large dead and rotten Fir trees in the campground. One large one fell near our camp. Another was hung up in a large Cottonwood and ready to fall when the wind blows.
Kevin w
December 19, 2019
Was a nice place we had a great spot next to the river
Bernard F
December 19, 2019
Have been going there for years and will go again.
Location American Forks Campground
Address:
10237 Us Hwy 12
Naches, WA, 98937
United States
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 1800). Turn right on Bumping River Road, cross the bridge over the American River, then turn left onto the American Forks Campground Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.977 / -121.167
Elevation: 850 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Off-road vehicle use is prohibited in the campground. |
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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. |
