American River Guard Station
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: NACHES, WA, WA
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Season: Year-round
American River Guard Station is located about 40 miles west of Naches, Washington on the banks of the American River in the eastern Cascade Mountains. The rustic cabin and outhouse were built by the men of the 932nd Camp Naches Civilian Conservation Corps crew in 1941 as a summer residence and work site for fire patrol and recreation management personnel. In the 1970s, volunteers and permit holders sporadically used the cabin, until it was found eligible to be listed on the National Register of
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/american-river-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1941 CCC-built cabin on the American River in the eastern Cascades with fishing and boat launch access. Located 40 miles west of Naches on SR 410 near milepost 88 for remote mountain recreation.
Insider tips for American River Guard Station: Book early—federal campground with only 1 site and known high demand Gate and cabin doors are locked for security; combination will be provided in your confirmation letter Bring your own hookups or power solution—no electric/water hookups available despite amenities list
Skip American River Guard Station if: You need RV hookups—site has no hookups despite 'Electric Hookups' listed in amenities. You require modern facilities—outhouse only (original 1941 structure).
Best time to visit American River Guard Station: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: American Forks Campground (Naches, WA), Cedar Springs Campground (Wa) (NACHES, WA), American Ridge Lodge (NACHES, WA), Indian Flat Group Site (NACHES, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at American River Guard Station
Cell signal at American River Guard Station (NACHES, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
American River Guard Station is located about 40 miles west of Naches, Washington on the banks of the American River in the eastern Cascade Mountains. The rustic cabin and outhouse were built by the men of the 932nd Camp Naches Civilian Conservation Corps crew in 1941 as a summer residence and work site for fire patrol and recreation management personnel. In the 1970s, volunteers and permit holders sporadically used the cabin, until it was found eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 site and known high demand
Gate and cabin doors are locked for security; combination will be provided in your confirmation letter
Bring your own hookups or power solution
no electric/water hookups available despite amenities list
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
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Located off State Route (SR) 410 near milepost 88. For security purposes, access to the cabin is through a locked gate; Doors to the cabin are also locked. The combination to the gate lock will be included in your confirmation letter. This same combination will open a security box by the main cabin door, which contains the cabin key. Please contact the Ranger District at 509-653-1401 prior to your arrival at the cabin for current restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, or weat
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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