AMERICAN RIDGE LODGE

Campground Details

Season

Reservations may be available

Rate

$100/night

Sites

1

Accessible sites

Not listed

Max RV length

20 ft

Phone

Not listed

County

Pierce / Rainier Area

Parent area

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Overview

American Ridge Lodge is located approximately 38 miles west of Naches, Washington in the foothills of the East Cascades mountain range. The lodge is available for reservation year-round, offering visitors a glimpse into the unique ski history of the area. Larger groups and gatherings will find this spacious facility to be an ideal setting for recreation and relaxation. In the 1930s, the Yakima Valley Ski Club worked with the U.S. Forest Service to construct the American River Ski Bowl, one of the first downhill ski areas in Washington State. The rustic ski lodge and unique 20-seater outhouse were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in connection with the ski area, which was operated into the 1950s. By the late 1950s, White Pass Ski Area was built, offering deeper snow, a longer ski season and steeper slopes. American Ridge Ski Bowl lay vacant for years, until the lodge and outhouse were carefully restored and made available to the public for reservation.The rustic and spacious 43 x 48 foot lodge, although largely unfurnished, is equipped with a kitchen area, counter space and benches, several closets and cabinets, and a wood stove. Outside, there is a fire ring and picnic...

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Location Notes

Address

10237 US HWY 12, NACHES, WA

Directions

Please contact the Naches Ranger District at 509-653-1401 prior to your arrival to check any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, or weather. Access to the lodge is through a locked gate. The combination to the gate lock will be included in your confirmation letter. From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 miles. Turn left onto Bumping River Rd / Forest Road 1800. Continue 1/4 mile to Forest Road 381, the access road for the lodge. Turn right on Road 381 and follow it approximately 3/4 of a mile to the end. From Enumclaw, depart SR 164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After 1/2 mile turn left onto SR 410/Roosevelt Ave. Follow SR 410 approximately 66 miles east to the intersection with Bumping River Road (FR 1800). Turn right and continue 1/4 mile to Forest Road 381, the access road for the lodge....

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