American Ridge Lodge
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.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | Full | 60 / 15 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
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 tables, as well as plenty of room on the grounds for dispersed camping, making it an ideal location for groups. There are no beds at this facility. Visitors must supply their own wood for the wood stove and fire ring. The lodge does not have water or electricity on site, but pitcher pump water is available during the summer months from Cedar Springs Campground located approximately 1.5 miles from the site. In the fall, winter and spring, visitors must bring plenty of their own water for drinking, cooking and washing. Visitors must also bring their own light source. Battery powered lanterns are suggested and guests are asked to respect the facility's open flame policy, which prohibits the use of all open flame devises such as propane stoves, gas lanterns and candles, while inside the lodge.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Naches, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.9730° N, 121.1730° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireWest Fork
26 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained
- WildfireThree Queens
31 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
- WildfireKing
35 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | OpenRoad RV ↗ | 27.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Worley-Bugger Fly Shop & Guide Service ↗ | 29.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Boulder Cave Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave. Interpretive signs along the trail explain the geology, plants, animals and history of the area. Horseback riding trails are within 1 mile of the lodge, and opportunities for group picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing are within 10 miles. Hikers may want to traverse a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails. Enjoy some of North America's most fantastic scenery, as the trail winds from Mexico to Canada through Washington state.
- 0.3 miAmerican Ridge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.4 miCrow Lake Way Trailhead / Sno-Park ↗Trailhead
- 9.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miAmerican Ridge ↗25.7 mi trail
- 1.7 miIndian Flat1.7 mi trail
- 2.4 miWest Quartz Creek Loop ↗12.5 mi trail
- 2.8 miFifes Ridge ↗7.4 mi trail
- 3.3 miRavens Roost ↗12.9 mi trail
- 3.3 miNew Roost ↗5.4 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miAmerican Ridge Trailhead ↗Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
William O. Douglas Wilderness begins about 4.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.5 miWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 168,955 acres
- 4.9 miNorse Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 52,294 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The lodge is located just outside the boundary of the William O. Douglas Wilderness, at an elevation of 3,041 feet. Defined by 166,000 acres of snow-capped peaks, rocky ridges, steep slopes and hundreds of pools and lakes, this magnificent region pays tribute to wilderness advocate and Supreme Court justice, William Orville Douglas, who often explored the area on foot. Wildlife viewing is plentiful in the areas surrounding the lodge. Large herds of elk and mule deer may cross the landscape, sharing forest habitat with black bear, squirrels and grouse.
Recreation
In the summer and early fall, guests will find excellent hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities in the area. Skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and snowmobiling are available in the winter months. Additionally, hundreds of small pools, ponds, rivers and lakes are home to populations of brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout, as well as salmon, drawing anglers from all over.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at American Ridge Lodge?
Sites at American Ridge Lodge are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at American Ridge Lodge?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does American Ridge Lodge have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at American Ridge Lodge?
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at American Ridge Lodge?
In the summer and early fall, guests will find excellent hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to American Ridge Lodge?
Naches, Washington. Boulder Cave Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District.
Source: Getting there
What if American Ridge Lodge is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are American Forks Campground (0.4 mi, partly first-come), Cedar Springs Campground (0.5 mi), and Indian Flat Group Site (1.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby