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Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon

Q: How much does it cost to camp at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon?

Camping at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon can cost between $15.00 and $30.00 depending on the site.

Q: Does Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon has water hookups.

Q: Are fires allowed at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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Dear Customers: Umtanum, Lmuma Creek and Roza campgrounds now have their own recreation.gov page! Please visit them to make reservations for these sites.

Big Pines remains open but with limited services and amenities. Sites 13-29 will be managed as first come/first served this summer. Check Recreation.gov for updates or contact the local BLM office for more information.

Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds, located near Wenatchee, offer a setting along the Yakima River with surrounding hills and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Yakima River for fishing and floating, and the Umtanum Creek Recreation Area for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Description

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)

Wenas Wildlife Area Complex

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 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.

Natural Features

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.

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.

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Location

Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds (Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines, Roza) — Yakima River Canyon is located in Washington

Directions

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.