Riverbend

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $22 per night. Riverbend is a National Forest campground near Leavenworth, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Leavenworth, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft

Riverbend sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Chiwawa River: A small campground on the Chiwawa River, 18 miles from Lake Wenatchee, with river access. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $22 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 6
Max RV length: 30 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,400 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage mapped
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

47.9657, -120.7863 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Riverbend?

No. Riverbend is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Riverbend?

Camping at Riverbend costs Single Site: $22 per night.

How many campsites does Riverbend have?

Riverbend has 6 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Riverbend?

No. Riverbend has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Riverbend?

The stay limit at Riverbend is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Riverbend?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Riverbend itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Riverbend?

Riverbend is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Riverbend

fishypedia.com · 9.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Riverbend, in a straight line: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (maxRvLengthFt, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
apps.fs.usda.gov (sites), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $22 per night

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