Featured amenities
River Access
About South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (WA)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
- Gravel
- Driveway entry: Back-In
Site Details
Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
The South Fork Group Site is praised for its beautiful setting and suitability for groups, with a locking gate enhancing safety and privacy. However, the access road is rough, and a 4-wheel drive is recommended. Reviewers noted a lack of maintenance for the vault toilets and suggested bringing cleaning supplies, as well as the need for more oversight from forest service personnel.
What Guests Are Saying
The South Fork Group Site is praised for its beautiful setting and suitability for groups, with a locking gate enhancing safety and privacy. However, the access road is rough, and a 4-wheel drive is recommended. Reviewers noted a lack of maintenance for the vault toilets and suggested bringing cleaning supplies, as well as the need for more oversight from forest service personnel.
Review Summary
dustin h
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Never was contacted about the gate combination so one day before arrival i contacted the Naches Ranger Station and luckily the person on the phone was able to give it to me. At sundown the place is over run with hundreds of mice. Had to tell several groups of people to stay out of reserved area multiple times. They would park at the gate and walk into the area. Access to the river was wonderful but i will not stay there again.
dustin h
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Never was contacted about the gate combination so one day before arrival i contacted the Naches Ranger Station and luckily the person on the phone was able to give it to me. At sundown the place is over run with hundreds of mice. Had to tell several groups of people to stay out of reserved area multiple times. They would park at the gate and walk into the area. Access to the river was wonderful but i will not stay there again.
Vanessa K
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
We love camping here but every year we have to run up the hill when people try to park in front of the gate because we won’t be able to leave when unattended cars park
Vanessa K
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
We love camping here but every year we have to run up the hill when people try to park in front of the gate because we won’t be able to leave when unattended cars park
Ron S
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Lots of space well kept campground sites. The only thing I could see at fault was there was a lot of mosquitoes but we all brought repellent. I have it rented again for September. No one else around to bother us we had 22 people there and it was great!!!
Ron S
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Lots of space well kept campground sites. The only thing I could see at fault was there was a lot of mosquitoes but we all brought repellent. I have it rented again for September. No one else around to bother us we had 22 people there and it was great!!!
Delores H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
The outhouse smells terrible. They need to add more chemicals or have it pumped out more often.
Delores H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
The outhouse smells terrible. They need to add more chemicals or have it pumped out more often.
Donald T
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Be careful the road in is still very rough. Some of our group didn't want to risk holes and rocks.
We reserved campgrounds for 3 different weeks this year and never saw any forest service personal (3 weeks no rangers) the amount we pay for the group sites at least cover TP would be nice! For those of you who didn't bring your own paper or a broom you are welcome.
Oh, and I got the combination but there was no lock on the gate, not very secure, making us have to kick people out that tried to invade our group.
Donald T
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SOUTH FORK GROUP SITE
Be careful the road in is still very rough. Some of our group didn't want to risk holes and rocks.
We reserved campgrounds for 3 different weeks this year and never saw any forest service personal (3 weeks no rangers) the amount we pay for the group sites at least cover TP would be nice! For those of you who didn't bring your own paper or a broom you are welcome.
Oh, and I got the combination but there was no lock on the gate, not very secure, making us have to kick people out that tried to invade our group.
Location & Directions for South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (WA)
10237 Us Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937 United States
Elevation: 932 ft
Getting There
From Naches, Washington, follow US Highway 12 west for approximately 23 mi to paved Forest Road 1200. Turn left and follow FR 1200 for approximately 3 mi, then turn left and take FR 1203 for 3/4 mi. Finally, turn right and follow FR 517 for 0.2 mi...
From Naches, Washington, follow US Highway 12 west for approximately 23 mi to paved Forest Road 1200. Turn left and follow FR 1200 for approximately 3 mi, then turn left and take FR 1203 for 3/4 mi. Finally, turn right and follow FR 517 for 0.2 mi into the campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible from US Highway 12, located approximately 23 miles east of Naches, Washington.
Nearby National Park
Stevens Canyon Entrance
Approximate driving time: 47 min
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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