American Forks Campground in WA -- Campground & RV Camping

American Forks Campground sits in an old-growth forest of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar near the confluence of the American and Bumping Rivers. The site features 12 campsites (8 reservable, 4 first-come, first-served) equipped with vault toilets, though no drinking water is available. The adjacent American River provides fishing for rainbow and brown trout as well as whitewater paddling opportunities. Nearby trails lead into the William O. Douglas and Norse Peak Wilderness areas, with Bumping Lake's boat ramp and marina located within 10 miles.

Getting there: From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 miles. 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 miles 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.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 12-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• American River runs 0.1 mi off.
• American Ridge stands 3,677 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles southwest.
• 12 on the water, with most of them shaded.

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