American Ridge Lodge
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Dispersed · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 10.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.9731, -121.1725
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. 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. Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags are not available at the lodge, and must be brought by guests to the lodge.
From the USFS.
Is American Ridge Lodge free?
No. American Ridge Lodge charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to American Ridge Lodge?
Access to the lodge is through a locked gate. The combination to the gate lock will be included in your confirmation letter. From Naches, WA 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 ¿¿ mile to Forest Road 381, the access road for the lodge. Turn right on Road 381 and follow it approximately ¿¿ of a mile to the end. From Enumclaw depart SR 164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ¿¿ 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 ¿¿ mile to Forest Road 381, the access road for the lodge. Turn right on Road 381 and follow it approximately ¿¿ of a mile to the end. During winter months, visitors may park in the plowed pullout on Bumping Lake Road and either walk or snowmobile just under a mile to the lodge.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
