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About American Forks Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- 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
Danielle P
June 14, 2022
Definitely not a site for anyone who is towing anything that is longer then 22-24 ft. 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 ft trailer would be ok, anything beyond that is a no go.
Danielle P
June 14, 2022
Definitely not a site for anyone who is towing anything that is longer then 22-24 ft. 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 ft trailer would be ok, anything beyond that is a no go.
Jim V
June 17, 2022
Small campground close to 2 rivers. Not a high end campground with all facilities. Some road noise from highway. Sometime not real busy.
Jim V
June 17, 2022
Small campground close to 2 rivers. Not a high end campground with all facilities. Some road noise from highway. Sometime not real busy.
Faith L
July 2, 2022
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.
Faith L
July 2, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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