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About American Forks Campground
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Year-round
Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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
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.
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.
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 & 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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