Riverbend Campground

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.

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Map & DirectionsRiverbend Campground is located in Washington near Stehekin

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

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

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
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    Verizon
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    AT&T
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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites 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

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Guests frequently mentioned the scenic waterfront sites and clean facilities at this Nisqually River location. Several reviews noted serious management and maintenance concerns including safety hazards and unprofessional staff interactions that significantly impacted the camping experience.

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Disappointing

This place is terribly managed. A tree that was rotten fell in our campsite almost crushing a dog and crushed our chair. They offered 12.95 refund then Rhonda the manager refused to give it after I patiently waited for them to process the refund that never happened saying I waited too long.(2 1/2 weeks) She was rude and very unprofessional. I do not recommend staying here. Poorly maintained and The Artillery fire all through the night is just great to

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

Great place for short or long term

Riverbend is a beautiful campground set on the Nisqually River. It’s far enough away that you have quiet (except for the train), but close enough to major roadways to be convenient.

They were in the process of lots of improvements when we stayed in late winter/Spring and early Summer. Newly paved roads, a new playground, and some improvements to their clubhouse.

Bath house and laundry were always clean.

The little surprise fairy houses and gnome homes set throighoit were really fun for my kids.

We would definitely go back.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Rachael M., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Rachael M., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Rachael M., August 17, 2018
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2017

Really nice waterfront sites!

Riverbend had only a couple of really nice waterfront sites with lovely landscape views. The rest of the campsites were ok and were nice and clean, but the toilet is far (by the water) if you decide to stay in one of the mountain view sites up front. I'm guessing you have to get there super early to get the good spots for unreservable 'first come first serve' times of year.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Mercedes D., September 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Mercedes D., September 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Riverbend Campground by Mercedes D., September 11, 2017
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

Riverbend

This is not the best campsite i've been to. The drive was so bad because of the holes in the ground. The campsite was littered with trash. The only good thing was the kind neighbors probably. I would not come back here

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Riverbend Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Riverbend Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Riverbend Campground?

Riverbend Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Riverbend Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Riverbend Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Riverbend Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.