River Bend Campground
Typically accessible May through October. First-come, first-served only with on-site payment via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay. Trailers are prohibited on Harts Pass Road from the junction with Road 5400060 to the pass and beyond. Road closed to all motorized vehicles December 1 through March 31.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
About
River Bend Campground is a primitive, forested campground situated along the West Fork Methow River in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With 8 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, this lightly used campground offers a peaceful retreat for hikers and wilderness enthusiasts. The campground provides direct access to several trails entering the Pasayten Wilderness, including Robinson Creek Trail 478, Monument Creek Trail 484, and West Fork Methow Trail 480, which is also open to mountain biking. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Sites are $10 per night with an additional $5 per night for a second vehicle (two vehicle limit per site). Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount on single site fees. Access to River Bend is via gravel road, and trailers are prohibited on Harts Pass Road from the junction with Road 5400060 onward. The road is completely closed to motorized vehicles from December 1 through March 31. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Winthrop, drive 14 miles west on Highway 20, turn right onto Lost River Road (County Road 9140). Follow Lost River Road through Mazama to the end of the paved road at 7.5 miles. The road becomes gravel on Harts Pass Forest Service Road 5400. Travel about 1.75 miles, stay left at the switchback rather than following the main Harts Pass Road uphill to the right. Continue to River Bend Campground on the left, about 0.10 mile.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 996-4000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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