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River Bend

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from May to October. River Bend is a National Forest campground near Mazama, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mazama, Washington

A shaded campsite at River Bend CampgroundThe vault toilet and gravel loop road at River Bend CampgroundThe River Bend Campground sign among the trees
A shaded campsite at River Bend CampgroundThe vault toilet and gravel loop road at River Bend CampgroundThe River Bend Campground sign among the trees1 / 3

A shaded campsite at River Bend Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Gravel

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

West Fork Methow Trail: Forested camp on the West Fork Methow River with the West Fork Methow, Robinson Creek and Monument Creek trails into the Pasayten Wilderness nearby. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

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

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
2,616 ft

48.6520, -120.5536 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

River Bend is open from May to October , at 2,616 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at River Bend?
No. River Bend 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 River Bend?
Camping at River Bend costs Single Site: $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at River Bend?
No. River Bend has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is River Bend open?
River Bend is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at River Bend?
The stay limit at River Bend is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at River Bend?
Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of River Bend. 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 River Bend?
River Bend is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around River Bend

fishypedia.com · 20 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 20 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Ballard Winthrop · National Forest Season May to October Fee Single Site: $10 per night First-come Klipchuck Mazama · National Forest Season May to Late October Fee Single site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night First-come Lone Fir Mazama · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 per night First-come Early Winters Mazama · National Forest Season April to November Fee Single site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Mazama and campgrounds in Okanogan.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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