American Forks Campground

Good spot, some of them next to water.

Good spot, some of them next to water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

American Forks is an older campground at the confluence of the American River and Bumping River. Our campsite was close to the river and had relatively good morning solar exposure. Most campsites were well spaced with adequate room between sites. The restrooms are all pit toilets as you would expect, were clean enough, and well supplied with TP.

The biggest downside of this campground is the lack of fresh water. Water can be found at one or more of the campgrounds along the Bumping River.

So all in all, this is a nice Forest Service campground on the banks of the American River with nice sites. Just remember to bring your water or be ready to pump it at a different campground and bring it back to American Forks.

American Forks is an older campground at the confluence of the American River and Bumping River. Our campsite was close to the river and had relatively good morning solar exposure. Most campsites were well spaced with adequate room between sites. The restrooms are all pit toilets as you would expect, were clean enough, and well supplied with TP.

The biggest downside of this campground is the lack of fresh water. Water can be found at one or more of the campgrounds along the Bumping River.

So all in all, this is a nice Forest Service campground on the banks of the American River with nice sites. Just remember to bring your water or be ready to pump it at a different campground and bring it back to American Forks.