Washington / Chelan County / Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Riverbend Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates seasonally and was closed early in 2025 due to the Pomas Fire. Seasonal operations generally run from late spring through fall, weather and conditions permitting.

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Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:15PM PDT until April 13 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

April 10th, 10:15 PM — 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PDT Friday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Located along the scenic Chiwawa River approximately 18 miles from Lake Wenatchee, Riverbend Campground offers an intimate camping experience in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This small campground features 6 single campsites nestled in a forested valley setting with convenient river access for fishing and water recreation. The campground accommodates vehicles and trailers up to 30 feet in length, with varying spur dimensions ranging from 40 to 175 feet. Riverbend operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment can be made on-site using cash or check, or via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. Due to its remote location along Forest Road 6200, cellular service may be limited, so visitors should download the Recreation.gov app before arrival. The campground typically experiences light usage, providing a quieter alternative to more popular campgrounds in the area. This rustic campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each site, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. The location serves as an excellent base for exploring the Chiwawa River area and nearby trails. Sites include fire pits, and an additional vehicle fee of $10 per night applies beyond the base camping fee.

Directions

From Leavenworth, head southwest on US-2 West for 15 miles. At Coles Corner, turn right onto WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Go right on Chiwawa Loop Road and stay right at the intersection. Then take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and follow it for about 14 miles.