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Umtanum Campground - Yakima River Canyon

8 Reviews

About

Bureau of Land Management

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250985?tab=seasons

Overview

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…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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8 Reviews

dThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2023

Great overnight campground

This is 1 of about 3 campgrounds along the Yakima River. We stayed 1 night when passing through from Idaho headed to Olympic National Park. Campground is small. We fit our 32feet trailer and parked the truck beside it. Lots of turn around space due to the on site boat launch. About 6 sites. $15 a…

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Month of VisitAugust
Bill E S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Yakima river baby

Horrible don't go here. Leave room for me when I'm in the area.

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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2021

Nice, clean campground.

We stayed here 10 days or so. It is a nice split between towns, Ellensburg and Yakima. The hiking is a pleasure in the area, with lots of wildlife. Many deer in the area, even walking through the campsite at times. The park does get pretty busy for day use, like hiking and fishing but nothing too…

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Location

Umtanum Campground - Yakima River Canyon is located in Washington

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Directions

Located along the Washington State Scenic Byway of Highway 821 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.

Coordinates

46.85498579 N
120.48237467 W

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