Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds

The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. This area is popular for wildlife viewing, fishing, and floating the river.

Facilities

All four BLM-managed recreation sites offer picnic tables, fire rings, nearby dumpsters and vault toilets. Hookups and potable water are not provided. Big Pines campground is where the majority of the campsites are located, and contains two group campsites. Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, and Roza also offer campsites. Umtanum and Roza receive high day-use visitation during the summer months. Roza offers a concrete boat launch. Motorboats are prohibited upstream from Roza.

Nearby attractions

The cities of Ellensburg and Yakima, Central Washington University, and Cowiche Canyon trails are near by. Umtanum recreation site offers a footbridge to cross the Yakima River and access to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands on the west side of the river.

Natural feaures

Within the Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds there are four developed Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sites with river access: Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, and Roza. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the massive basalt cliffs, rolling desert hills, riparian vegetation, and the cool water of the Yakima River.

Recreation

The Yakima River Canyon is a popular destination for plant and wildlife viewing, including bighorn sheep, various birds of prey, and mule deer. This section of the river is classified as a Blue Ribbon trout stream, but is catch and release only. One of the most popular summer activities is floating the river, which is a family friendly Class 1 river with no rapids. Rafters often put in at Umtanum and take out at Roza.

Driving directions to Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds

Located along the Washington State Scenic Byway of Highway 821 "Canyon Road" between the cities of Ellensburg and Yakima: Umtanum will be near Mile Post 16, Lmuma Creek will be near Mile Post 12, Big Pines will be near Mile Post 8, and Roza near Mile Post 7.

Location and contact info

Washington 821, WA 98926

For campground inquires, please call:509-665-2100

Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 11:00 AM
Max num of people: 10
Max num of vehicles: 2
Pets allowed
Site rating: Standard
Location rating: Prime

Camping with an RV

Have you ever wanted to sleep at the foot of a mountain or wake up to the sound of the ocean’s waves gently crashing on the shore? When on a road trip, do you like to stop at every weird and wonderful roadside attraction? Do you ever just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and get out into the great outdoors? Then renting an RV is definitely for you.

Camping in an RV allows you to adventure on your terms. Whether you’re looking to bond over an open fire with family and friends or you just want to get away for a while, there’s no better way to do it than from behind the wheel of an RV.

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Amenities at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds

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Shade

RV Hookups
Water hookup

supplies
Fire pit
Picnic table
Grills/Fire ring
Picnic tables

Activities at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds

Camping

Hiking

Picnicking

Wildlife viewing

Hunting

Boating

Fishing

Paddling

Photography

Day use area

Water sports

Swimming

Water activities

Canoeing

Star gazing

Birding

Non-motorized boating

Water access

Scenic drive

Tubing

Rafting

River trips

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