Wenatchee National Forest includes Riverbend Campground among its drive-in and boat-in sites along the river corridor outside Leavenworth, Washington. Managed by the US Forest Service, the campground provides full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs up to 30 feet, along with a dump station, showers, and pet-friendly policies. Reservations are available, which matters here: waterfront sites are limited, and campers who arrive without a booking during busy seasons may find the better spots already taken.
Site quality varies noticeably depending on location within the campground. A handful of waterfront sites sit directly along the water with open sightlines toward the surrounding landscape, while sites positioned toward the front have mountain views but require a longer walk to the restrooms near the water's edge. Rachael M. notes the "bath house and laundry were always clean," and past visitors have also mentioned road improvements including newly paved access. One consistent noise source worth knowing: a nearby train line is audible from the campground.
Reviews are mixed on overall maintenance. At least one visitor reported a safety concern involving a fallen tree, and an earlier review flagged road conditions and site cleanliness. Those issues may reflect different periods of management, as more recent accounts describe ongoing facility upgrades. Campers who want to compare nearby options in campgrounds near Wenatchee National Forest can find several alternatives in the corridor, including Schaefer Creek Campground about a mile to the northwest.
Description
This small campground is located along the Chiwawa River, 18 miles from Lake Wenatchee. River access is available at this campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRiverbend Campground is located in Washington near Stehekin
Directions
From Leavenworth, WA, head southwest on US-2 West for 15 miles. Then turn right onto WA-207 North and go 4.4 miles. Go right on Chiwawa Loop Road and stay right at the intersection. Then take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 6200 and follow it for about 14 miles.
Coordinates
47.96220092 N
120.78800028 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 3 hrs 8 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 47 min from Bremerton, WA
- 3 hrs 56 min from Mount Vernon, WA










