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.

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NACHES, WA, WA★ 3.7 (42 reviews)From $90/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV15 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—site has no hookups despite 'Electric Hookups' listed in amenities✕ You require modern facilities—outhouse only (original 1941 structure)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does American River Guard Station cost per night?+
American River Guard Station costs $90 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is American River Guard Station open?+
American River Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does American River Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at American River Guard Station?+
American River Guard Station can accommodate RVs up to 15 feet.
How do I make reservations at American River Guard Station?+
American River Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at American River Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at American River Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is American River Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
American River Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$90 /night★ 3.7 (42)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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American Forks Campground

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From $15/night

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From $22/night

American Ridge Lodge

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Indian Flat Group Site

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