About Pleasant Valley Campground
Number of accommodations: 12
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (86)
What Guests Are Saying
Pleasant Valley Campground is a quiet, clean, and beautiful location near the American River, offering spacious and private campsites with excellent river access and wildlife sightings. While some sites have issues with ants and downed trees, the overall experience is positive, with exceptionally clean bathrooms and a helpful camp host. Many guests enjoyed the serene atmosphere and plan to return, despite some concerns about ants and the need for maintenance.
What Guests Are Saying
Pleasant Valley Campground is a quiet, clean, and beautiful location near the American River, offering spacious and private campsites with excellent river access and wildlife sightings. While some sites have issues with ants and downed trees, the overall experience is positive, with exceptionally clean bathrooms and a helpful camp host. Many guests enjoyed the serene atmosphere and plan to return, despite some concerns about ants and the need for maintenance.
Review Summary
Anya D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Prior to our arrival, we got an email alerting us to the presence of Thatcher ants and to avoid camping directly on their mounds. When we arrived, we discovered that the infestation was so severe that there was no where to place a tent without disturbing several ant hills. While we understand this is a naturally occurring event, there was no way for us to utilize the space safely and we ended up having to find somewhere else to sleep. There were also lots of daytime mosquitos. This site took the “Pleasant” out of Pleasant Valley.
We are experienced campers, and this site felt out of the range of comfort for our group. Would potentially work best for someone with a trailer or RV, but as tent campers, not a place we’d recommend.
Anya D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Prior to our arrival, we got an email alerting us to the presence of Thatcher ants and to avoid camping directly on their mounds. When we arrived, we discovered that the infestation was so severe that there was no where to place a tent without disturbing several ant hills. While we understand this is a naturally occurring event, there was no way for us to utilize the space safely and we ended up having to find somewhere else to sleep. There were also lots of daytime mosquitos. This site took the “Pleasant” out of Pleasant Valley.
We are experienced campers, and this site felt out of the range of comfort for our group. Would potentially work best for someone with a trailer or RV, but as tent campers, not a place we’d recommend.
Alan R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
This is a beautiful campground that is well located just east of Chinook Pass.
Alan R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
This is a beautiful campground that is well located just east of Chinook Pass.
Zhenghua Y
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Very peaceful place and close to Mt Rainier.
Zhenghua Y
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Very peaceful place and close to Mt Rainier.
Dennis T
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Spent 4 nights, Mon. thru Thurs., in our motorhome. Beautiful weather with plenty of shade. All campsites were posted with up to date reservation notices or available signage. We had made reservations and it worked out well. The hosts were from the next campground up the highway so were not at this campground. They did come around and were pleasant. Campground was clean and all sites were ready for campers. Restrooms were clean also. Fishing season actually closed on this part of the American River midweek due to Salmon spawning concerns. Would have been nice if hosts had posted this information. I realize they are not game wardens. Some other campers told me the water pump was out of order but we did not have a need for it anyway. I did talk to the Forest Ranger as we were leaving about it. He said that he would check it out. The only problem we had was on Thursday night someone in the campground ran their generator well past the 10pm quiet time. It was still running after 11:30pm when I passed out. Host should do a drive thru at 10:15 to shut them noisy things OFF.
Dennis T
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
Spent 4 nights, Mon. thru Thurs., in our motorhome. Beautiful weather with plenty of shade. All campsites were posted with up to date reservation notices or available signage. We had made reservations and it worked out well. The hosts were from the next campground up the highway so were not at this campground. They did come around and were pleasant. Campground was clean and all sites were ready for campers. Restrooms were clean also. Fishing season actually closed on this part of the American River midweek due to Salmon spawning concerns. Would have been nice if hosts had posted this information. I realize they are not game wardens. Some other campers told me the water pump was out of order but we did not have a need for it anyway. I did talk to the Forest Ranger as we were leaving about it. He said that he would check it out. The only problem we had was on Thursday night someone in the campground ran their generator well past the 10pm quiet time. It was still running after 11:30pm when I passed out. Host should do a drive thru at 10:15 to shut them noisy things OFF.
John E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
We've camped here before and love it. Very scenic and quiet. Only an hour from Yakima. You can see and hear the American River. You can cross the river and hike to Pleasant Valley Lake to fish for cutthroat and rainbow trout. Lots of space between campsites...very private.
John E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PLEASANT VALLEY
We've camped here before and love it. Very scenic and quiet. Only an hour from Yakima. You can see and hear the American River. You can cross the river and hike to Pleasant Valley Lake to fish for cutthroat and rainbow trout. Lots of space between campsites...very private.
Location Pleasant Valley Campground
Address:
Hwy 410
Naches, WA, 98937
United States
From Naches, take Highway 410 northwest approximately 42 miles to milepost 80.2.
Pleasant Valley Campground is accessible via Highway 410, which is approximately 42 miles from Naches.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.9428 / -121.326
Elevation: 1023 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Be aware there are Thatcher ants in this campground. It is a beautiful area, but there are giant anthills dotting the campground. Tent campers especially need to be aware since bites can be very harmful to humans and pets. PLEASE stay away from the anthills.
- Single site fees include 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Any additional vehicles are subject to an extra vehicle fee on-site, space permitting.
- Off-road vehicle use prohibited in campground
- Click here for more information about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest 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 further information.
- Water is available in this location via a handpump and/or water spigot. Please DO NOT attach your RV hoses to the water systems we provide. These are made available to you to fill your water jugs/buckets and take back to your site to use. If you need to fill your RV water tanks, please fill your tank before you come to the campground. Thank you!
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
