River Bend Campground
This forested campground is located along West Fork Methow River and gives access to nearby trails: West Fork Methow Trail, Robinson Creek Trail and Monument Creek/Lost River trail.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-noticesĀ |
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Reservations: | First Come First Served |
Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | $10/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. (2 vehicles per site maximum) |
Open Season: | May |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | summer |
Busiest Season: | summer |
Restrictions: | Maximum stay limit is 14 days. |
Closest Towns: | Mazama, WA |
Water: | No drinking water |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet Wheelchair Accessible |
Passes: | No pass required. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District 24 West Chewuch Road Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-4000. |
General Information
Directions:From Winthrop, Washington drive 14 miles west on Highway 20, turn right onto Lost River Road (county road #9140). Follow Lost River Road through Mazama, Washington to the end of the paved road at 7.5 miles. The road becomes gravel on Hart’s Pass forest service road 5400, 22 miles northwest of Winthrop. Travel about 1.75 miles, stay to left (rather than turning right on switchback and following the main Hart’s Pass # 5400 road uphill to the right), continue to River Bend Campground on the left, about 0.10 mile.
General Notes:
No trash receptacles provided.
Activities
Mountain Biking
No wheeled vehicles of any kind are allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000
Campground Camping
Camping sites available
No. of Sites | 5 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
Fire Information | Fire Rings |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Maximum length of some sites is 30 feet.
No. of Sites | 5 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | First Come First Served |
Pavement Type for Parking | Native Material |
Hookup - Water | No |
Size Restrictions | Maximum length of some sites is 30 feet. |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Fire Information | Fire Rings |
Hookups - Electric | No |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
See Washington State Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet
Day Hiking
Available nearby.
Backpacking
Available nearby.
Amenities
Camping trailer: | |
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Picnic tables: | |
Tent camping: | |
Toilets: |