Washington / Yakima County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

American Ridge Lodge

Closed — Closed for winter starting October 1, 2025 due to a non-functioning wood stove. Typically available year-round by reservation when operational. Reservations through Recreation.gov with a minimum stay of one night for weekdays, two nights for weekends, and three nights for holiday weekends.

About

American Ridge Lodge offers visitors a glimpse into Washington's ski history. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s as part of the American River Ski Bowl, one of Washington's first downhill ski areas, the restored lodge now serves as a unique group rental facility. The rustic 43x48-foot structure is largely unfurnished but equipped with a kitchen area, counter space, benches, closets, cabinets, and a wood stove. Outside, a fire ring, picnic tables, and ample grounds provide space for dispersed camping. Located at 3,041 feet elevation just outside the William O. Douglas Wilderness boundary, the lodge provides access to 166,000 acres of snow-capped peaks, rocky ridges, and hundreds of alpine lakes and pools. Wildlife is abundant, with elk, mule deer, black bear, and grouse frequently spotted. The area offers excellent hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking in summer and fall, with skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling in winter. The Pacific Crest Trail and Boulder Cave Trail are nearby attractions. The lodge lacks beds, water, and electricity. Guests must bring sleeping bags, pads, lighting, firewood, and all supplies. Summer water is available from Cedar Springs Campground 1.5 miles away; fall, winter, and spring visitors must pack in water. Open flame devices like propane stoves, gas lanterns, and candles are prohibited inside. Access requires driving through a locked gate; the combination is provided with reservations. Winter access requires parking at a plowed pullout and hiking or snowmobiling nearly a mile to the lodge.

Directions

From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route 410 West for 27.5 miles. Turn left onto Bumping River Road (Forest Road 1800). Continue 0.25 mile to Forest Road 381, then turn right and follow approximately 0.75 mile to the end. Access is through a locked gate; combination provided with reservation. During winter, park at the plowed pullout on Bumping Lake Road and hike or snowmobile just under a mile to the lodge.

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